Utilities Technician - Boiler & Refrigeration Expert

Michael Foods; Lenox Township (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Lenox, Iowa, is seeking a Utilities Maintenance Operator L1 to repair, install, and troubleshoot boiler and refrigeration systems across the plant. The role emphasizes safety rules, food safety, and quality compliance as core values to minimize variability.

The UMOL1 provides maintenance and reliability support, working with maintenance, operations, and support teams. Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, record-keeping in SAP, and participation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate preferred.
• One year of experience in an industrial environment with an emphasis on steam or refrigeration preferred.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, piping, and/or electrical schematics and blueprints including equipment specific diagrams preferred.
• Prior experience in SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate with water/gas/air systems maintenance/operations team members to ensure personal safety, quality, delivery, and cost are continuously improved to achieve company objectives.
• Learn and execute Precision Maintenance® techniques ensuring procedural compliance and job tolerances are met.
• Actively participate in critical water/gas/air systems training for maintenance/operations personnel.
• Implement quality assurance and reliability procedures for critical water/gas/air systems spares and parts.
• Participate and assist craftsman during critical water/gas/air systems maintenance assignments.
• Learn and execute technical water/gas/air systems troubleshooting tasks while working with experienced personnel.
• Utilize MFI approved CMMS to manage, document, and support water/gas/air systems reliability reporting and decision making based on MFI ARM standards.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records, e.g., SAP data and regulatory documentation.
• Provide input for root cause analysis (RCA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance to create continuous asset reliability improvement.
• Promote and foster Michael Foods culture, values, and principles.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors, assumes personal responsibility for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.
• Adhere to quality work practices, follow GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure that product quality is maintained.
• Report any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Always ensure required regulatory compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or two-year technical certificate

Tools

SAP

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Lenox, Iowa, is seeking a Utilities Maintenance Operator L1 to repair, install, and troubleshoot boiler and refrigeration systems across the plant. The role emphasizes safety rules, food safety, and quality compliance as core values to minimize variability.

The UMOL1 provides maintenance and reliability support, working with maintenance, operations, and support teams. Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, record-keeping in SAP, and participation