Maintenance Technician I

Description The Maintenance Tech I will perform daily preventative and reactive maintenance activities which are essential in keeping our equipment operating efficiently / effectively to produce quality product to meet our customer’s requirements as well as project work as needed. This full‑time position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and is located at Safco’s manufacturing plant in Milford, IA. Duties and Responsibilities Troubleshoot, maintain and repair production, ancillary equipment, and buildings/grounds to minimize downtime and ensure safe and efficient operation. Complete work order tasks in a timely manner while maintaining an open dialogue with operators and supervision with progress updates of work‑in‑process and work completed. Complete preventative maintenance per schedule. Comply with quality and safety regulations. (ex. LOTO, etc.) Other duties, as assigned Required Education, Experience and Skills High school diploma or GED 1–2 years of experience as a maintenance tech/mechanic in a manufacturing environment Use inspection equipment and be able to read blueprints A solid understanding of hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic manufacturing equipment is desired Must be able to understand and perform general electrical work and how to read electrical schematics Must be willing to get certification for truck and material handling operations sponsored by Safco Must be detail orientated Preferred Education, Experience and Skills 2‑Year mechanical degree preferred Experience in a wood/metal manufacturing plant a plus Ability to troubleshoot PLC’s (computer controls on machines) is preferred Experience working with a formalized preventative maintenance program and software system preferred Prior work experience with JDE/Oracle in a manufacturing environment is preferred Compensation & Benefits The starting pay rate for this position is $25.00 per hour. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses. At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week. Physical Requirements Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift Must be able to bend and stoop for 7+ hours per shift Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6+ hours per shift About Our Company Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota, Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products. Since 1918, our values – Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence – have guided our day‑to‑day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior service and solutions for our customers. The LDI family of companies includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom Solutions and Quarrix Building Products) and Safco. Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr