Maintenance Technician

About the role

Produce Innovations/Loffredo Fresh Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team at their food processing plant in Norwalk, IA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of experience in maintenance or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Performance basic maintenance troubleshooting in order to identify problems and determine the best course of action to fix them
• Familiarity with a wide variety of tools and equipment used (wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, etc.) and power tools (drills, grinders)
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices to ensure equipment runs efficiently and reduce the chance of breakdowns
• Performing routine inspections and maintenance tasks to extend the life of equipment
• Understanding of workplace safety protocols and OSHA guidelines
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices, especially when handling hazardous materials or working with heavy machinery
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, particularly Quality Assurance and Operations, to promote and support food safety, product quality, and operational efficiency

Requirements

• A minimum of 1 years of experience in maintenance or a related field
• Basic knowledge of electrical troubleshooting, including the ability to read schematics
• Basic knowledge of refrigeration systems
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to foster collaboration across teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and equipment management

Qualifications

• Must be able to safely operate plant equipment at all times and follow all safety guidelines
• Actively promote and support food safety, GMPs, HACCP, and sanitation standards, collaborating with Quality Assurance, plant management, and employees to ensure compliance
• Evaluate the skills and abilities of maintenance personnel; establish training programs to foster growth and development
• Troubleshoot machinery and process systems during breakdowns, ensuring minimal downtime by coordinating preventive maintenance and repair work with production and packaging supervisors
• Maintain positive and effective communication with plant management, supervisors, service groups, and employees to ensure smooth operational processes
• Manage all maintenance and technical needs for the facility and grounds, ensuring all systems operate at optimal performance
• Implement corrective actions using key maintenance performance indicators to improve overall equipment effectiveness
• Stay current with industry regulations, codes, and best practices related to mechanical and electrical systems
• Engage in planning, evaluating, organizing, and delegating tasks to ensure the effective operation of the maintenance team
• Manage employee selection, retention, development, and performance, ensuring a highly motivated and capable team

Skills

• Basic knowledge of electrical troubleshooting, including the ability to read schematics
• Basic knowledge of refrigeration systems
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and equipment management

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision
• Available 1st of the month following 30 days employment
• 401k with company match available following 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurance such as basic/supplemental life and disability
• Paid time off & Paid holidays
• Regular and constructive performance feedback

Pay

$19-20 / hour

Schedule

24-hour, 6-day week operation