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1st Shift Maintenance Technician - Harlan, IA.

Monogram Foods

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$21-30 /h
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Harlan, IA
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Job Overview:

Job Details

Level:    Experienced
Job Location:    Harlan IA - Harlan, IA
Position Type:    Full Time
Education Level:    GED or Equivalent
Salary Range:    $21.00 - $30.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage:    None
Job Shift:    1st Shift
Job Category:    Manufacturing

“People are our most important asset”

 

Monogram is a success story. We continue to expand, increase our production, and increase our quality. Always giving the best to our customers, reaching more American homes than ever with delicious value-added food products, and consistently offering career opportunities to those who want to succeed in our communities. This is why we want you to join our team.

Monogram Foods is a privately held manufacturer and marketer of precooked bacon, corn dogs, beef & bacon jerky, hot dogs, sausages, gourmet foods, and frozen appetizers.  With the Company’s Support Center in Memphis, TN, Monogram operates 8 processing plants employing over 3000 team members.  A fast-growing organization, Monogram Foods was recently recognized as a great place to work by the Memphis Business Journal.  Monogram Foods has also been recognized on INC Magazine’s annual list of America’s fastest-growing private companies for eight consecutive years.

 

Position Summary:

As a Maintenance Technician you will provide support to operations in order to meet production needs. Maintenance Technician’s will perform on hands preventative maintenance, diagnosing and repairing of mechanical systems on a daily basis and will provide support as needed to help identify and prevent mechanical malfunctions.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
  • Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
  • Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
  • Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
  • Perform mechanic duties/ projects, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
  • Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
  • Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
  • Diagnose mechanical problems, using visual and auditory senses, test systems and technical publications.
  • Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
  • Ensures Operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.

    Job description, Essential Duties and Responsibilities are subject to change at any time. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.


Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED is required. Associate’s degree in a technical field is preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance and electrical experience, PLC and food manufacturing industry experience is preferred.
  • Technical understanding, Equipment Maintenance, Power Tools, attention to detail.
  • Strong electrical, mechanical and hydraulic experience.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and a diverse workforce.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Regularly required to push/pull/move 50 lbs. or more. Occasionally ascend/descend a ladder to service equipment
  • Must be able to detect/trouble shoot and operate motorized and heavy equipment.
  • Able to work in environmental conditions, inside and outside to include cold temperatures.
  • Regularly required to operate/move machinery, must be able to exchange accurate information.
  • Frequently position self to maintenance/ service equipment, including under or over equipment.
  • Required to use all personal protective equipment provided by the company in compliance with OSHA regulations.
  • Must be flexible and able to work overtime and weekends.
  • Quality, safety minded, reliable, precise and self-motivated.

“You must be 18 years of age or older to apply and work in this role.”

"Debe tener 18 años o más para postularse y trabajar en este puesto".