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Maintenance Mechanic

Direct Hire

LARGE MANUFACTURING PLANT IN KNOXVILLE IOWA IS LOOKING FOR 3 MAINTENANCE MECHANICS. LOOKING FOR SHARP ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL TECHNICIANS.

THIS IS A UNION ENVIRONMENT

NEED TO HAVE 480V, PLC TROUBLESHOOTING, VFDS, GEARBOXES, ETC.

MUST HAVE YOUR OWN TOOLS AND BE OPEN TO WORKING IN A COLD ROOM ENVIRONMENT

PAYS $30.80

SHIFTS: 
MON-FRI 5AM-3PM
5AM-5PM AND 5PM-5AM ON A 4334 SCHEDULE

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Ensures operation of electrical and mechanical machinery and equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements on pumps, motors, hydraulics, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
  • Performs industrial maintenance functions in installation, preventative maintenance, repair, modification, and improvement of a wide variety of equipment.
  • Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
  • Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment including  welders, lathe, and mill.
  • Troubleshoots manufacturing equipment including grinders, stuffers, and meat pumps and packaging equipment including Multivacs, slicer, and metal detectors.
  • Assists production in setup and tear down of equipment.
  • Performs other tasks as assigned by management.
  • Follow safe working procedures in accordance with the safety policies of the Knoxville plant.
  • Follow food safety procedures in accordance with the food safety policies of the Knoxville plant.

Qualifications:

  • Qualified candidates will have either previous relevant experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, or related field, or training at an accredited technical school.
  • Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of complex projects.
  • Well-developed interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.  

Preferred:

  • Welding and working with food processing equipment.
  • Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.