Maintenance Technician, Afternoons

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ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

• Maintenance Technician I - 2nd Shift
• Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• The hourly wage for this position is $30.81 with a $1.50 Shift Premium

Come join our Oskaloosa, IA facility where we manufacture and distribute our Animal Nutrition Products!

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on all plant equipment, including electrical, mechanical, and structural systems. This role ensures equipment reliability and operational efficiency by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical and electrical systems. Additional responsibilities include maintaining plant buildings and grounds, overseeing maintenance stockroom inventory, and supporting production operations as needed. This position will also serve as a backup for production operators, assisting with raw material intake, packaging, and warehousing. This position requires strong technical skills, a proactive approach to maintenance, and a commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*denotes essential job functions):

• Learns and performs all production related responsibilities including receiving, shipping, line operation, parameter adjustment, lab testing, packaging, bulk loadout, and inventory management
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks
• Performs maintenance work and electrical work as needed
• Performs and leads minor and major maintenance activities
• Perform installation, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, calibration, verification, certification, test, and operation of high and low voltage power system, substations, power panels, electro/mechanical, electrical/electronic high/low voltage equipment, including specialized electrical/electronic systems and control circuits
• Perform work on subsystem assemblies, PC's, PLC's, relays, protective devices, instrumentation components, bridges, hoists, doors, motors, shop machinery, cables, lighting, appliances, clocks, gauges, meters, test equipment, and portable electrical equipment and components
• Understands all process' related to food safety requirements
• Coordinates work with outside contractors as needed
• Coordinates all maintenance requiring downtime with production manager
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and mechanical process problems
• Maintains accurate documentation on log sheets, logbooks, and reports
• Orders Maintenance Repair parts and supplies
• Maintains a maintenance stockroom
• Oversee and participate in upkeep of facility grounds
• Oversee and participate in upkeep of building and offices
• Understands all process related to manufacturing and is trained as a process expert
• Trains other personnel in the proper procedures related to the manufacturing processes
• Keeps work area clean, neat, and free from safety hazards
• Follows all facility safety rules, policies, and procedures including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Follows all facility rules to maintain quality and integrity of both raw materials and finished products
• Maintains a positive attitude and is a motivated reliable employee
• Operates a company-issued vehicle to transport materials between Mason City plant locations; must possess a valid driver's license and be legally authorized to operate a motor vehicle
• All other duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, additional education preferred

• Minimum 3-5 years-experience maintaining industrial equipment

• Moderate computer literacy and accuracy

• Minimum 1 year of forklift experience

PREFERED EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Journeyman or Master Electrician License is a plus
• Certifications in PLC programming, industrial automation, or robotics preferred
• Welding certification (TIG, MIG, Arc) is a plus
• Continuous Improvement/Kaizen Experience highly preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Able to operate production and warehousing equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks
• Attentive to organization, detail, proper documentation requirements, and accuracy
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good basic computer literacy and accuracy
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels of the organization
• Attentive to organization, detail, and accuracy
• Ability to execute all daily requirements adhering to a production schedule
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be a self-starter
• Ability to weld (Tig, Arc, Mig), pipe fit, and machine components
• Ability to repair and install industrial equipment
• Responsibility for electrical maintenance as well as industrial Maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret technical and mechanical drawings, P&ID's, and electrical schematics.
• Thoroughly understand single and 3-phase electrical systems
• PLC experience is a plus

REQUIRED TRAINING:

• On-the-job training for equipment operation, packaging, and safety protocols
• OSHA safety training, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Hazard Communication (HazCom)
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) training
• Forklift operation training
• Feed safety compliance training

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in a manufacturing facility with exposure to dust, noise, varying temperatures, and raw material odors
• Requires standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs. regularly
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with repetitive tasks
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection as required
• Work may involve exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs), which could pose a risk to individuals with pacemakers or other medical implants
• May require occasional overtime, weekend shifts, and emergency call-ins based on operational needs

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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