Industrial Maintenance Technicians

Job Title: Industrial Technicians

Department: Maintenance

Locations: Clarion, Galt, Corwith, Dows, Gold Field, Thompson, IA

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation is based on experience and technical skills.

Tech I = $21+ DOE

Tech II = $24+ DOE

Tech III = $27+ DOE

 

NOTE: This is a general application used for sourcing candidates for current and upcoming vacancies. Submission of this application does not indicate an open or specific position at this time. Qualified applicants may be considered for roles as openings become available.

 

Job Summary

The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery, automation systems, and facility equipment to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This role performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveying, and automation systems to ensure equipment meets operational, safety, and regulatory standards.

 

The technician supports daily production goals by minimizing downtime, identifying root causes of equipment issues, and implementing effective solutions. Responsibilities may range from routine maintenance and repairs to advanced diagnostics, system improvements, equipment installations, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires strong adherence to safety, food safety, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, USDA, and company policies.

 

Depending on experience and assignment, the technician may work independently or collaboratively, support multiple facilities, mentor junior technicians, coordinate with vendors and contractors, and contribute to maintenance planning, documentation, and long-term asset reliability strategies.

 

This position operates in a fast-paced industrial environment and requires flexibility to respond to equipment failures, emergencies, and evolving operational needs.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery, automation systems, and facility equipment

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveying, and automation systems

• Inspect, test, diagnose, and adjust equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime to support production goals

• Install, assemble, modify, and maintain industrial equipment such as motors, drives, gearboxes, conveyors, sensors, and control components

• Execute scheduled maintenance tasks and document completed work accurately

• Identify root causes of equipment issues and support corrective and preventive actions

• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams

• Maintain tools, parts, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition

• Follow all safety, food safety, biosecurity, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, USDA, LOTO, and PPE policies

• Identify and report unsafe conditions or practices and take corrective action when appropriate

• Coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed

• Provide guidance, mentoring, or technical support to other technicians based on experience and role assignment

• Support overtime, weekends, holidays, on-call, or emergency repairs as required

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or facilities maintenance (level determined by experience and demonstrated skills)

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

• Ability to read manuals, SOPs, and technical documentation

• Strong commitment to safety and compliance standards

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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