Title of Position *
Plant Maintenance Tech
Company Offering Job *
Sunrise Farms, Inc.
Company Website *
Location of Job *
Harris, IA
Experience Required *
2-5 years
Credentials/Certifications Required *
PLC, electrical knowledge,
Wages Offered *
Up to $33/hr based on experience
Vacation Plan *
80 hours of annualized PTO in the first year
Sign on Bonus *
$2,500 Sign on Bonus
Job Description
Sonstegard Foods Company is a leading manufacturer and wholesaler of shell eggs along with powdered, liquid and frozen egg products. We operate facilities in five states and sell our products into domestic and international markets. We are proud that we are family owned and our employees are recognized by their name and not a number. State of the art facility where uniforms & uniform laundry are provided. Electronic Maintenance Tech This position is essential in the operations of our plant. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager and working with the Plant Manager, Assistant Plant Manager, Safety Manager, and other maintenance staff will ensure equipment is running as needed.
Essential Job Duties:
- Assemble machines for daily operations.
- Look for mechanical issues prior to operations.
- Adjust machines.
- Troubleshoot and adjust timing on machines looking for proper alignment and operation of machines.
- Troubleshoot and repair all mechanical issues such as chain drives, conveyors, belts, pumps, mechanical binds, pre-mature wear, bearings, pneumatics.
- Understanding of plumbing and piping systems for troubleshooting and repair.
- Weld stainless steel and mild steel using TIG and stick to meet food grade standards.
- Trouble shoot and replace motors and gear boxes.
- Knowledge of mechanical concepts such as bearing removal and installation, chain drives, seal removal and installation.
- Basic understanding of machine process and order of operation.
- Basic electrical on 24, 110, and 480 volt, 3 phase wiring and repair/replacement.
- Ability to disassemble and re-assemble machines.
- Use basic hand and power tools.
- Communicate with operators and management about issues and repairs needed.
- Work in areas with very limited space.
- Able to read drawings and prints of machines.
- Metal fabrication.
- Electrical troubleshooting, adjustment, and replacement of VFD’s and basic motor controls.
- Replace and install new wiring to meet code and safety standards.
- Troubleshoot and repair 0 – 20 and 0 – 10 vdc controls.
- Understand and troubleshoot 24 vdc controls.
- Troubleshoot, repair, replace various control circuits or boards.
- Understand electrical operation and processes on industrial equipment.
- Troubleshoot, replace, re-wire single phase and 3 phase motors.
- Knowledge of electrical testing equipment such as multimeters, tracers, and magers.
- Troubleshoot, repair, or replace 24 vdc power supplies and transformers.
- Troubleshoot and repair relays, wiring, and function.
- Knowledge of various types of sensors such as defuse, reflective, proximity, etc.
- Troubleshoot and repair restats, probs.
- Troubleshoot and repair servo drives and encoders.
Prefer 3 years of experience in maintenance. Knowledge of basic computer skills, reading schematics, and electrical is required.
Email Address for resume to be sent *
Phone number for applicant to call if have more questions about job offering *
712-735-6010 ext 106
