Maintenance Tech (1st Shift)

Palmer Candy Company•Sioux City, IA

About The Position

Perform maintenance on all equipment and facilities, including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, HVAC, cutting and welding, in a safe and efficient manner.

Requirements

Ability to operate Power Industrial Vehicles.
Proficient in reading and interpreting pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical blueprints.
Understanding of fluke, amp probe and other common electrical testing equipment.
Skilled in using calipers, micrometers, and various measuring instruments.
Growth in multiple competencies relevant to the job which may include electrical, automation, or HVAC.
Skilled fabrication in conveyor belts, sorting feeders, and metal detector stands, as well as manufacturing repair parts using machine shop tools and equipment, with experience in MIG and TIG welding.
Complete training on scales/Baggers/Labelers for HWY 75 facility and Mogul/Enrobers/Cooling tunnels for Bluff St facility.
Boiler license from Sioux City or equivalent.
Ability to verbally communicate fluently in English to effectively engage with internal teams.
Must be proficient in reading and understanding English-language manuals, equipment, instructions, and other documents.
Requires 3-5 years of experience, with additional specialized training and/or certification.
2-3 years’ experience with CMMS.
3-5 years’ experience with electrical theory, practical and troubleshooting.
PLC experience preferred, producing evidence of 2 years’ experience in the PLC field and/or technical school diploma and pass proficiency test for PLC’s.
3-5 years’ experience in the electrical field and/or technical school diploma.
Prior fabrication experience required.

Nice To Haves

PLC experience preferred, producing evidence of 2 years’ experience in the PLC field and/or technical school diploma and pass proficiency test for PLC’s.

Responsibilities

Carries out routine and intermediate maintenance and repair tasks while adhering to service, quality, and safety standards.
Follows standard operating procedures, installs, inspects, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and waste management systems.
Collaborates with or assists trade contractors to complete projects or complex repairs.
Perform independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function.
Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends as well as answering questions and requests.
Maintain continuity among teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Attends Palmer Candy Leadership Academy training.
Ability to be on call at various times.
Flexibility to check manufacturing facility on a rotating schedule and be willing to support other facility including warehouses as needed.
Regular and timely attendance is required for this job.
Other duties as assigned.