Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Technician

Red Star Yeast Company LLC

West Chester (Chester County)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

7 days ago
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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.

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