Maintenance Technician - Hawarden, IA

Seaboard Corporation•Hawarden, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician assists in maintaining and repairing buildings and equipment at animal production facilities. The role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, installations, and inspections on systems such as automated feed systems, fresh water systems, recycle systems, cool cells, ventilation, controllers, and penning. The technician uses hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and electrical and electronic testing devices; follows work orders and specifications to determine maintenance, repair, or replacement needs; and welds building equipment, including load-out chutes, while fabricating some penning or gating. The position must be available on call for emergencies. The starting compensation in Northwest Iowa is $20.50 per hour, with pay based on skills and experience. A company vehicle is provided. PTO is available after 60 days, and holidays plus medical, vision, and dental insurance are available after 90 days. Relocation assistance may be available depending on location and role.

Requirements

Two-year technical degree or greater; a high school diploma or GED is preferred, or one to three months of experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and work orders.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Current valid driver's license, acceptable MVR, and ability to pass a DOT physical and obtain a medical card.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, installations, and inspections on equipment and systems at animal production facilities.
Maintain systems including automated feed systems, fresh water systems, recycle systems, cool cells, ventilation, controllers, and penning.
Use hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and electrical and electronic testing devices.
Follow work orders and specifications to determine whether machines and equipment require replacement, repair, or maintenance.
Weld building equipment, including load-out chutes, and fabricate some penning or gating.
Be available on call for emergency situations.