Industrial Equipment Mechanic

At West Liberty Foods, we're looking for Maintenance Technicians who enjoy troubleshooting equipment, solving mechanical problems, and keeping production running safely and efficiently. In this role, you'll work on conveyors, motors, pneumatic systems, and automated production equipment while expanding your technical skills in a modern manufacturing environment.
*** Opportunity Overview

Job Title:

Maintenance Technician

Shift: Days (2-2-3)

Hours:

6:00am - 6:00pmHourly Wage: $25-$33+/Hour Shift Premium:
Available to 2nd, 3rd and Night shifts
** Sign-On Bonus: $3000
** Whether your background is in food manufacturing, packaging, warehouse automation, agriculture, plastics, or another industrial setting, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career with a stable, industry-leading company that invests in its people and supports long-term professional development.

What You'll DoAs a Maintenance Technician, you'll help keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and completing repairs on a variety of industrial systems.

- Build Your Skills with a Growing Industry Leader

Key Responsibilities Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment and automated machinery

Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and uptime

Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues

Assist with installation, adjustment, and maintenance of production equipment

Read and interpret equipment manuals, diagrams, and schematics

Complete work orders and maintenance documentation

Support continuous improvement efforts that increase equipment performance and efficiency

Partner with production teams to minimize downtime and follow all safety and food safety procedures

About West Liberty Foods West Liberty Foods manufactures high-quality meat and poultry products found in leading grocery stores and restaurant chains across the country. As one of North America's largest protein processors, we produce more than 650 million pounds of food products annually.

Our success is built on the people who keep our operations running every day. We offer a team-oriented culture, competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities to grow your career.

Why Join West Liberty Foods?

Competitive hourly pay based on experience $3,000 Sign-On Bonus Stable and growing manufacturing company

Exposure to modern industrial equipment and automation

Opportunities for skill development and career advancement

Comprehensive benefits package including:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Employee Assistance Program Educational Assistance Additional Voluntary Benefits Location(s)207 W 2nd St, West Liberty, Iowa 52776, United States Requirements High  School Diploma or GED required1 or more years of maintenance related experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical/electronic systems

Ability to read and write English with the ability to comprehend basic maintenance manuals, read prints/schematics/drawings.

Preferred Qualifications Technical training, trade school, military maintenance experience, or an Associate's Degree in a related field is preferred2 or more years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, food processing, packaging, distribution, agricultural processing, or another industrial environment

Experience working with industrial equipment. Examples may include: conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes or production machinery

Ability to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or automation systems

Exposure to automated or PLC-controlled equipment is a plus, but not required

Experience using…