Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Technician

Red Star Yeast Company LLC; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesaffre, Red Star Yeast team, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations in Cedar Rapids, IA and Dothan, AL. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical equipment, and coordinate with production and engineering to minimize downtime.

Your duties include installing and testing new machinery, maintaining logs, complying with safety policies, and reading technical manuals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, facilities maintenance, or a related field.
• Ability to read technical documents and equipment manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Inspect mechanical systems to identify wear, damage, or potential failures.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment.
• Replace defective components, including bearings, belts, motors, pumps, valves, and gears.
• Install, assemble, and test new equipment and machinery.
• Maintain maintenance logs, work orders, and repair records.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and precision measuring instruments.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and operations personnel to resolve equipment issues.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and perform repairs as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Equipment troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Time management

Teamwork and communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade certification or apprenticeship

Tools

Welding

Fabrication

Machining

PLC-controlled equipment

CMMS knowledge

Job description

Lesaffre, Red Star Yeast team, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations in Cedar Rapids, IA and Dothan, AL. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical equipment, and coordinate with production and engineering to minimize downtime.

Your duties include installing and testing new machinery, maintaining logs, complying with safety policies, and reading technical manuals.