Wasterwater Pretreatment Maintenance Technician

Daisy Brand • Boone, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Daisy Brand, a fifth-generation family-owned dairy company and the maker of America’s favorite sour cream and cottage cheese, is opening a brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Boone, Iowa. As a member of the start-up team, you will complete paid, structured training at our established plants nationwide, work side by side with Engineering during installation and commissioning, and step into the new facility on day one already knowing it better than anyone. The Pretreatment Maintenance Technician is a specialized member of the Maintenance Team responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the company’s water, pretreatment, and wastewater systems. This position’s primary role is to maximize the water, pretreatment and wastewater equipment reliability, maintain process stability, support environmental compliance, and minimize unplanned downtime through effective troubleshooting, preventive and predictive maintenance, and documentation activities. The ideal candidate will be reliability-centered, mechanically and electrically capable, and comfortable learning the operation and health of several complex water, pretreatment and wastewater processes. The Pretreatment Maintenance Technician will frequently collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Utilities, Operations, and other plant personnel to solve problems and continuously improve equipment and process performance.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required
• 2+ years industrial maintenance experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to meet the travel requirements outlined above for start-up crew positions.
• Electrical: electrical schematics and documentation; 480V 3-phase troubleshooting and wiring; low voltage controls; VFDs and servos.
• Mechanical: welding (MIG, TIG, and Arc); pumps, valves, and gearboxes; pneumatic and hydraulic systems; mill and lathe; strong mechanical aptitude.
• Understanding of electrical schematics and technical documentation
• Physical requirements: able to lift 50 pounds; able to stand, bend, lift, and twist throughout shift; able to multitask while working with a team; able to understand and follow all GMP and Safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

• additional technical certifications preferred.
• Experience in a food or dairy production environment preferred.
• Experience with equipment installation, commissioning, or plant start-up a plus.
• Proficiency in maintenance management software (CMMS) preferred.
• Industrial wastewater, pretreatment, utilities, or process-system experience preferred.
• Wastewater operator certification or license preferred where applicable.
• Experience with complex piping and fluid-handling systems
• PLC and automated equipment troubleshooting.
• Allen-Bradley PLC knowledge, including understanding and troubleshooting PLC-controlled systems, preferred.
• Allen Bradley PLC knowledge including SLC 500, PLC 5, and Logix 5000 (troubleshooting and program understanding).
• Manufacturing: conveyors, palletizing equipment, and case packers preferred; utilities including boilers, air compressors, and ammonia refrigeration; wastewater systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance on Wastewater and facility equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Pumps, valves, gearboxes, motors, piping, and process equipment
• Complete equipment adjustments, component replacements, and minor modifications
• Execute PM work orders and document activities in the CMMS
• Support maintenance planning through equipment assessments and job scoping
• Utilize predictive maintenance technologies such as vibration analysis, ultrasonic testing, thermal imaging, and oil analysis
• Perform precision maintenance activities including alignment, balancing, torque verification, calibration, and installation
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Controls, and Utilities teams to improve reliability and reduce downtime
• Follow all Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, and LOTO requirements.
• Mentor maintenance trainees as needed.

Benefits

• A no deductible, $0 premium option for employee only medical coverage
• Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs
• A 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit-sharing contributions
• Company paid short and long-term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance
• Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment
• Annual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time off
• Paid time for volunteering and community involvement
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Fitness and wellness incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED