Sr. Maintenance Tech

Why This Role Is Worth Your Time

Steady first shift (Mon–Fri, 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.) supporting a modern food‑processing facility. You’ll keep production moving by handling PMs, fast diagnostics, and quality repairs across mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, steam, and pneumatics. If you like solving problems and leaving equipment better than you found it, this is your lane.

What Makes This Location Great

Day shift with predictable hours, low red tape, and solid support from operations. You’ll work on well‑maintained equipment with access to parts, drawings, and safe work plans—so you can do the job right the first time.

Why This Location Works

• Short average commute in Wakefield; far less traffic than big metros.

• Cost of living sits below the U.S. average; housing and utilities are reasonable.

• Close to Sioux City for shopping and services; Wayne is about 15 minutes away.

• Easy weekend outdoors: Ponca State Park, Powder Creek Lake, and local trails.

Top 5 Must‑Haves

• 1–3+ years industrial maintenance experience in a plant setting.

• Confident with 480V 3‑phase, motor controls, and basic AC/DC troubleshooting.

• Read mechanical drawings, piping diagrams, and basic electrical schematics.

• Safe habits with LOTO, hot work, confined space, and NFPA 70E awareness.

• Use CMMS daily for work orders, PMs, parts, and close‑out notes.

What You’ll Do

• Execute PMs and precision tasks to increase uptime and extend asset life.

• Diagnose/repair mechanical power transmission: bearings, chains, belts, gearboxes.

• Service refrigeration, steam, and pneumatics: valves, cylinders, manifolds, filtration.

• Troubleshoot sensors, actuators, control valves, and positioners; replace as needed.

• Perform basic electrical work: contactors, overloads, VFDs, motors, and wiring.

• Support installs/startups; align shafts, set tolerances, verify rotation.

• Use precision tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators) to spec.

• Keep documentation tight: PM compliance, parts usage, shift hand‑off, and GMP notes.

Skills & Experience

• Comfortable with PLC/HMI basics; Allen‑Bradley experience is a plus (I/O checks, alarms).

• Strong piping/rigging fundamentals; safe use of shop and power tools.

• Knowledge of pumps: teardown, seal/gasket replacement, and alignment.

• Familiar with vacuum systems, lubrication standards, and vibration basics.

• Able to fabricate light brackets/guards; machine shop exposure is a plus.

• Clear communicator who can work independently and in small teams.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision; 401(k) with company match.

• PTO and paid holidays.

• Company‑paid PPE; annual boot and tool stipend.

• Training support (OSHA‑10/30, basic PLC, refrigeration/steam fundamentals).

• Stable day shift with minimal weekend work.

About the Facility/Industry

The facility produces food products in a regulated environment. Maintenance supports safe, efficient operations by following GMPs and food safety standards while driving reliability and continuous improvement.

EEO + Safety

We’re an equal‑opportunity employer. Safety, PPE, and LOTO are non‑negotiable.

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Application

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