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Maintenance Mechanic Knoxville, Iowa
Job Ref: 39777
LARGE MANUFACTURING PLANT IN KNOXVILLE IOWA IS LOOKING FOR 3 MAINTENANCE MECHANICS. LOOKING FOR SHARP ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL TECHNICIANS.
THIS IS A UNION ENVIRONMENT
NEED TO HAVE 480V, PLC TROUBLESHOOTING, VFDS, GEARBOXES, ETC.
MUST HAVE YOUR OWN TOOLS AND BE OPEN TO WORKING IN A COLD ROOM ENVIRONMENT
PAYS $30.80
SHIFTS:
MON-FRI 5AM-3PM
5AM-5PM AND 5PM-5AM ON A 4334 SCHEDULE
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensures operation of electrical and mechanical machinery and equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements on pumps, motors, hydraulics, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
- Performs industrial maintenance functions in installation, preventative maintenance, repair, modification, and improvement of a wide variety of equipment.
- Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
- Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment including welders, lathe, and mill.
- Troubleshoots manufacturing equipment including grinders, stuffers, and meat pumps and packaging equipment including Multivacs, slicer, and metal detectors.
- Assists production in setup and tear down of equipment.
- Performs other tasks as assigned by management.
- Follow safe working procedures in accordance with the safety policies of the Knoxville plant.
- Follow food safety procedures in accordance with the food safety policies of the Knoxville plant.
Qualifications:
- Qualified candidates will have either previous relevant experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, or related field, or training at an accredited technical school.
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of complex projects.
- Well-developed interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
Preferred:
- Welding and working with food processing equipment.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.