Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Located in North America's wind belt, Davenport proudly stands at the forefront of renewable energy technology. Since 1927, it has been home to one of our largest manufacturing facilities. Originally focused on cereal production, the factory transitioned to become a pet food-only manufacturer in the late '90s. Today, it holds the distinction of being the largest pet food manufacturing facility in the U.S. With utmost care, our dedicated team in Davenport produces, packages, and ships a wide range of our beloved brands including Dog Chow®, Puppy Chow®, Alpo®, Beneful®, Purina ONE®, Cat Chow®, Friskies®, and Kit N Kaboodle®. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you are responsible for the preventative mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all mechanical equipment in the factory. You will follow plant sanitation practices and procedures while staying informed of new technology and equipment as it pertains to plant operations. Working in a safe manner at all times, you will play a major role in machine reliability and process improvements across the plant. Our maintenance work includes both predictive and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

Preventative mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all mechanical equipment in the factory; Follow plant sanitation practices and procedures; Stay informed of new technology and equipment as it pertains to plant operations; Work safely at all times; Play a major role in machine reliability and process improvements across the plant; Properly use maintenance equipment including hand tools, lifts, threaders, benders, drills and welding equipment; Repair gear reducers, belt and screw conveyors, chain elevators, and packaging equipment; Maintain wastewater system, boiler operations, cooling towers, and general building needs; Use test equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, and process simulators; Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; 2+ years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, technical, military, or related environment; Must be open to all shifts

Benefits

Starting pay of $40.18/hour for Class C, with potential to earn up to $46.23/hour through maintenance progression plan; Health, Dental, Vision Insurance; Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance; employee elected supplemental; 401(k) with company matching; Pension – Company funded; Paid Vacation; Paid maternity/paternity leave; Tuition reimbursement Program; Employee appreciation events; Quarterly Bonus Reward