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Plant Maintenance Technician

Job Details

Experienced
Redwood Farms Meat Processors - Estherville, IA
Full Time
High School
$25.50 Hourly
None
1st (Day Shift)
Maintenance

Description

Farmers Union Industries, LLC, also known as FUI, is a leading agricultural-based manufacturing company headquartered in Redwood Falls, MN. Our current operations include Central Bi-Products, Northland Choice, Midwest Grease, Artex Manufacturing, Redwood Farms Meat Processors, and Performance Pet Products. Learn more about our company at fuillc.com.

 

Redwood Farms Meat Processors, located in Estherville, IA is a hog processing facility that creates a market for every hog, no matter its size. We are changing the way pork is processed. Learn more about what we do at fuillc.com/redwood-farms/.

 

We are currently seeking Plant Maintenance Technicians to join our team at our Redwood Farms Meat Processors in Estherville, IA! We offer a competitive starting wage of $25.50/Hr. with opportunities for periodic increases and a complete benefits package that includes, but isn't limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and an impressive 401K match.

 

Areas of Accountability

 

All areas of accountability to be delivered in a manner that aligns with the values and business strategy of Farmers Union Industries.

 

Equipment Maintenance                                    Equipment Installation

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

Work safely following all company safety policies, practices, procedures and improvement initiatives

 

Comply with all regulatory compliance requirements regarding environmental, and food/feed safety

 

Read and understand warnings, manuals and wiring schematics

 

Maintain, repair, and install plant equipment to OEM standards

 

Perform routine preventative equipment monitoring, troubleshooting, and service to ensure reliability and equipment uptime

 

Maintain a clean work environment to ensure safety and product quality

 

Communicate any accidents, threats, downtime, or cost-saving measures to the shift supervisor

 

Assist other production and maintenance personnel as needed or requested

 

Situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. Employees may be requested to work additional hours and/or accommodate a heavier than normal workload.

Qualifications

Qualifications

 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred

 

1-3 years’ experience working on mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment

 

Ability to troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC problems with Studio 5000 and Rs Logix 500, required

 

Boiler experience/certification, desired

 

HVAC/Refrigeration experience/certification, desired

 

Experience in meat processing production, desired

 

Mechanically inclined and troubleshooting abilities

 

Ability to operate welders, torches, and cutters

 

Ability to operate Bobcats, forklifts, tractors, trucks and Simons lifts

 

Ability to maintain and service material handling equipment

 

Ability to communicate and accurately maintains records

 

Ability to understand and operate basic computer systems

 

Disclaimer: All employees are subject to the FUI COVID-19 vaccination policy.

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