Experienced Maintenance Techs - Gpac

Gpac is partnered with a family owned food processing company looking to hire maintenance techs. The company is looking to expand and will need experienced techs to aid in preforming routine maintenance and preventative repair services for all equipment at the facility. They are an industry leader that operates in multiple states and sells products into various domestic and international markets. They pride themselves on offering amazing benefits, wages, and a first name base culture since you are like family.  

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

· Perform pre-operational inspections of equipment prior to use
· Diagnose and repair Mechanical Failures
· Repair and replace equipment as needed or as scheduled by your supervisor
· Conduct regularly scheduled preventative maintenance service on machines and equipment assigned to you by your supervisor.
· Respond to calls for assistance with unplanned machine breakdowns from department supervisors
· Perform any and all other duties that might be assigned by your Supervisor

SKILLS /ABILITIES

· Mechanical knowledge of how equipment works
. Electrical knowledge of single and three phase power
· Basic computer and tablet skills are a must
· 2-5 years experience in a food manufacturing facility is strongly recommended

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
· Education and/or experience in mechanical work is preferred
· Experience with large ammonia refrigeration systems would be a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to walk frequently, bend, move and work in awkward positions. Employee must be able to lift 50 lbs. and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Employee Technicians must be able to lift and move heavy equipment ranging in weight from 100 to 1,000 lbs. with equipment assist. will be required to use a tablet, use hands and arms, climb/balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The work environment consists of a variety of conditions including variations in temperature from freezers at -20F to Hot rooms and Dryers up to +145F. Some areas of the plant are very wet from condensation or water use. Some work may need to be performed outside where the environment changes constantly. A majority of the work is performed independently, but some will be done as part of a team. The difficulty of the function will determine how it will be performed.

This Job location is in Iowa, Relocation will be provided.

Send Confidential Resumes to Evan at evan.heilman@gogpac.com

Keywords:  Maintenance Technicians- Maintenance- Food and Beverage- Manufacturing- Ammonia Refrigeration

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.