MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Maintenance Technician – Hampton ProcessingOpal Foods is currently accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Technician for our Hampton, IA egg processing plant. This position is responsible for performing preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery while maintaining compliance with all company policies and governmental regulations. This position will also assist the Maintenance Lead with other projects and duties as needed.Position Responsibilities:Meet or exceed plant business plan and KPI'sKeep equipment running and operational during processing hoursPerform preventive and urgent maintenance of general production machinery and equipmentDiagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustmentsTake a proactive approach to issue resolution including root cause analyses and error proofing controls related to down timeUse a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment to perform dutiesDetect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervisionComply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areasHave basic SQF knowledge and understandingAdhere to all company Good Manufacturing ProceduresPhysical Requirements of a Maintenance Technician:Fast paced work environment.Lift fifty or more pounds on a regular basis.Bend, lift, pull, push, stoop, bend and climb.Requirements: (knowledge, experience, skills, education)Mechanical and electrical aptitude and troubleshooting skillsOrganized and detail orientedWilling to work off schedule shifts and/or days when necessaryPrior experience troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance and repairing industrial processing equipmentPreferred Qualifications:A minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial machinery maintenance within a manufacturing environmentAbout Opal Foods: Opal Foods formed in 2014 and is a partnership between Rose Acre Farms and Weaver Brothers. Our foundation is our commitment to our team, the quality of our product, our customers' satisfaction, and the welfare of our animals. Opal Foods provides high-quality, nutritious, affordable eggs to its customers through their farms based in Missouri, Colorado, and Iowa with its headquarters in Neosho, MO. For information on Opal Foods, please visit our website at Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and disability that will all become effective the first of the month after your hire date. Opal Foods, LLC also provides a matching 401K plan.Opal Foods is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.