Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic - Knoxville, Iowa

Job

Large manufacturing plant in Knoxville, Iowa is looking for maintenance mechanics. Looking for sharp electrical mechanical technicians.

This is a union environment. Must have your own tools and be open to working in a cold room environment.

Pays $31.80-$33.80 ($0.25 shift diff).

Shifts: SUN-TUES (EVERY OTHER SAT) 5PM-5AM

• 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.

• 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.

• Welding and working with food processing equipment.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.