Maintenance Technician - Afternoons

Job Description

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Maintenance Technician I – 2nd Shift

Monday – Friday, 2:00pm – 10:00pm

The hourly wage for this position is $30.81 with a $1.50 Shift Premium

Come join our Oskaloosa, IA facility where we manufacture and distribute our Animal Nutrition Products!

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on all plant equipment, including electrical, mechanical, and structural systems. This role ensures equipment reliability and operational efficiency by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical and electrical systems. Additional responsibilities include maintaining plant buildings and grounds, overseeing maintenance stockroom inventory, and supporting production operations as needed. This position will also serve as a backup for production operators, assisting with raw material intake, packaging, and warehousing. This position requires strong technical skills, a proactive approach to maintenance, and a commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*denotes essential job functions):

Learns and performs all production related responsibilities including receiving, shipping, line operation, parameter adjustment, lab testing, packaging, bulk loadout, and inventory management

Performs preventative maintenance tasks

Performs maintenance work and electrical work as needed

Performs and leads minor and major maintenance activities

Perform installation, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, calibration, verification, certification, test, and operation of high and low voltage power system, substations, power panels, electro/mechanical, electrical/electronic high/low voltage equipment, including specialized electrical/electronic systems and control circuits

Perform work on subsystem assemblies, PC’s, PLC’s, relays, protective devices, instrumentation components, bridges, hoists, doors, motors, shop machinery, cables, lighting, appliances, clocks, gauges, meters, test equipment, and portable electrical equipment and components

Understands all process’ related to food safety requirements

Coordinates work with outside contractors as needed

Coordinates all maintenance requiring downtime with production manager

Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and mechanical process problems

Maintains accurate documentation on log sheets, logbooks, and reports

Orders Maintenance Repair parts and supplies

Maintains a maintenance stockroom

Oversee and participate in upkeep of facility grounds

Oversee and participate in upkeep of building and offices

Understands all process related to manufacturing and is trained as a process expert

Trains other personnel in the proper procedures related to the manufacturing processes

Keeps work area clean, neat, and free from safety hazards

Follows all facility safety rules, policies, and procedures including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Follows all facility rules to maintain quality and integrity of both raw materials and finished products

Maintains a positive attitude and is a motivated reliable employee

Operates a company-issued vehicle to transport materials between Mason City plant locations; must possess a valid driver’s license and be legally authorized to operate a motor vehicle

All other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or equivalent required, additional education preferred

Minimum 3-5 years-experience maintaining industrial equipment

Moderate computer literacy and accuracy

Minimum 1 year of forklift experience

PREFERED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Associate’s degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred

Journeyman or Master Electrician License is a plus

Certifications in PLC programming, industrial automation, or robotics preferred

Welding certification (TIG, MIG, Arc) is a plus

Continuous Improvement/Kaizen Experience highly preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Able to operate production and warehousing equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks

Attentive to organization, detail, proper documentation requirements, and accuracy

Good oral and written communication skills

Good basic computer literacy and accuracy

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization

Attentive to organization, detail, and accuracy

Ability to execute all daily requirements adhering to a production schedule

Ability to work with minimal supervision and be a self-starter

Ability to weld (Tig, Arc, Mig), pipe fit, and machine components

Ability to repair and install industrial equipment

Responsibility for electrical maintenance as well as industrial Maintenance

Ability to read and interpret technical and mechanical drawings, P&ID’s, and electrical schematics.

Thoroughly understand single and 3-phase electrical systems

PLC experience is a plus

REQUIRED TRAINING:

On-the-job training for equipment operation, packaging, and safety protocols

OSHA safety training, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Hazard Communication (HazCom)

GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) training

Forklift operation training

Feed safety compliance training

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a manufacturing facility with exposure to dust, noise, varying temperatures, and raw material odors

Requires standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs. regularly

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with repetitive tasks

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection as required

Work may involve exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs), which could pose a risk to individuals with pacemakers or other medical implants

May require occasional overtime, weekend shifts, and emergency call-ins based on operational needsCompany Description

We’ve been making products that millions enjoy and rely on since 1846. We are a $4.9 billion company located in Ewing, New Jersey and are one of the fastest-growing consumer packaged goods companies.

Added to the S&P 500 in 2016, our brands are instantly recognizable across three primary segments:

Our Consumer Domestic segment includes our thirteen power brands, ARM & HAMMERTM, TrojanTM, First ResponseTM, NairTM, SpinbrushTM, OxiCleanTM, OrajelTM, VitafusionTM, BatisteTM, XTRATM, WaterPikTM, FlawlessTM and ZICAMTM.

Full-time