Plant Maintenance

Sunrise Farms located in Harris, Iowa

This position is essential in the operations of our plant and will ensure equipment is running as needed.

$20  based on experience, plus .75 night shift differential

Full time, night shift, rotating schedule

$2,500 sign on bonus!

How you’ll spend your time:

• 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.

Perks:

• $20.00  depending on experience, plus .75 night shift differential.
• Performance reviews after first 90 days, 6 months and annually.
• Paid holidays & 80 hours of PTO (accrued bi-weekly).
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life benefits available.
• 401(k) access with generous 4% company match!
• $2,500 sign on bonus
• Clean, modern work environment—state of the art equipment & robotic equipment

We're excited about you if you have/can...

• Prefer 3 years of experience in maintenance. 
• Knowledge of basic computer skills, reading schematics, and electrical is required.
• Must be able to work a rotating schedule with some weekends required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is highly desirable, but not required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to follow set procedure instructions.

Physical Requirements:

Be able to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally, kneel, stoop, and walk to areas where equipment is located.