Outside Maintenance Tech

Daybreak Foods•Eagle Grove, IA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Maintenance Technician in an egg production and processing facility. The primary purpose of this role is to perform minor to major equipment repairs during both production and non-production hours. The individual will be responsible for inspecting, operating, and testing machinery to diagnose malfunctions, then dismantling equipment to access and repair defective parts. This includes maintaining food processing equipment and performing preventative maintenance tasks such as inspecting motors, bearings, belts, and fluid levels, and replacing filters. General maintenance duties like plumbing, electrical wiring, and installing new equipment and parts are also part of the role. The technician must document all maintenance activities, identify necessary parts, and communicate with supervisors regarding repairs in food handling areas. After completing maintenance, all tools and debris must be removed, and appropriate personnel notified for hygiene and sanitation procedures before facility operations resume.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma
Maintenance certification or equivalent experience
Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification
Previous experience in maintenance is required
Knowledge of Safety programs and processes, such as Confined Space, LOTO, Hazcom, Hot Work, Electrical Safety, etc.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Strong ability to work alone or with little supervision
Ability to determine causes of operating errors and be able to resolve them
Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Strong knowledge in Pneumatics, and Power Transmission are required

Nice To Haves

Experience in Food Manufacturing or Processing very desirable

Responsibilities

Inspect, operate and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions
Dismantle machines, equipment or devices to access and remove defective parts to conduct repairs
Maintain food processing equipment
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, such as; inspecting motors, bearings, belts, fluid levels and replacing filters
Perform general maintenance tasks to include; plumbing, electrical wiring, installation of new equipment and parts
Document all maintenance performed including preventative maintenance
Identify any required parts needed and notify supervisor
Ensure facility supervisors are notified when maintenance or repairs are to be undertaken in any food handling area
Remove all tools and debris from any maintenance activity once it has been completed
Notify appropriate personnel of completion so appropriate hygiene and sanitation can be performed before commencement of facility operations