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Maintenance Technician - APC

The Lauridsen Group
Arion, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/17/2026

APC is the world’s largest producer of functional proteins, dedicated to producing safe and effective products that create value. We do this by holding true to our values: Performance, Entrepreneurship and Leadership.

The purpose of this role is to assure the daily, safe, efficient and effective operations of all plant equipment and machinery in accordance with established policies and procedures and assist in construction of production and building facilities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent, with an Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or Robotics preferred.
  • Experience: 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience repairing electrical or mechanical equipment.
  • Skills: Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams).
  • Certifications: OSHA 10, CMRT (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician), or specialized welding certifications are often desired.

Experience: Experience with equipment maintenance required; 3-5 years’ experience related to industrial electrical, industrial welding or industrial plumbing preferred.

JOB DUTIES:

  • Preventive/Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM): Perform scheduled inspections, lubrication, and adjustments on machinery (pumps, conveyors, gearboxes) to prevent breakdowns.
  • Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair electrical systems (480VAC, 120VAC, 24VDC), motors, drives, and control circuits.
  • Automation & Controls: Troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), sensors, and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) to keep automated processes running.
  • Mechanical & Fluid Power: Maintain and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC systems, including pumps, valves, and actuators.
  • Fabrication & Welding: Perform metal joining techniques such as arc and acetylene welding, brazing, and soldering for repairs and light fabrication.
  • Documentation & Safety: Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document repairs and adhere to strict safety regulations (e.g., Lockout/Tagout, NFPA 70E Arc-Flash Safety).
  • Examine, test, maintain and repair all physical plant machinery and equipment to assure safe and efficient operations.
  • Inspect, maintain and repair cooling and heating systems.
  • Repair and install pipes, fittings, fixtures and other plumbing duties as required.
  • Maintain and repair pumps, valves and motors as required by management.
  • Records and logs maintenance repairs and inspections.
  • Assist to construct and repair production facilities, including building, structure walls, floors, cabinets and fixtures.
  • Follow good housekeeping practices for maintenance areas such as; washing, cleaning, and maintaining tools and other equipment.
  • Assist in snow and ice removal from company sidewalks and driveways.
  • Operate forklifts and non-motorized pallet jacks as required.
  • Operate company vehicle as required.
  • Ability to change bags in baghouse.
  • Ensure fundamental feed safety and quality practices are maintained to achieve feed safety and quality objectives and to support the development, implementation and maintenance and ongoing improvements of feed safety programs.
  • Maintenance Supervisor or other qualified personnel will cover for the absence of the Maintenance Technician.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Electrical knowledge ranging from 110 Volts of power to 480 Volts (3 phase).Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair electrical systems (480VAC, 120VAC, 24VDC), motors, drives, and control circuits.
  • Ability to operate industrial equipment such as; hand wrenches, welders, power tools, cutting torch, and use tape measure.
  • Ability to drive and maintain a valid driver license.
  • Ability to use basic math skills, including a variety of calculations.
  • Ability to legibly document data for record keeping purposes.
  • Ability to read and record data from various gauges.
  • Analytical ability related to complex information and problem solving.
  • Ability to understand wire diagrams, construction plans and diagrams.
  • Knowledge and ability to implement all safety procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Ability to understand and communicate technical information through use of written documentation or oral presentation.
  • Knowledge of organizational methods and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to operate all necessary plant and office equipment required to accomplish job duties such as, computers, office telephones including voice mail features, fax machines.
  • Ability to work daily shift, weekends and extended hours as necessary.
  • Ability to assist other work-related areas as requested.
  • General and specific knowledge and abilities in the following areas:
  • Welding of different alloys, including stainless steel.
  • Equipment knowledge, including bearings, shaft, bolt, nut, wrench and belt sizes.
  • Understanding metal sizes, including I beams, H beams, and angle sizes.

BASIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Approximate: 8-Hour Day (may be longer during peak season)

  • Working in varying temperatures (hot/cold) and high-noise environments.

Key: Occasional = 0% - 33%

Frequent = 34% - 66%

Continuous = 67% - 100%

N/A = Not Applicable

Standing - Frequent

Sitting - Occasional

Walking - Occasional

Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping - Occasional

Reaching Above Shoulder - Occasional

Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.) - Frequent

Working on Heights:

Unprotected Heights - Occasional

Protected Heights - Frequent

Lifting Weights from 0 to 100 pounds - Frequent

Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials

Weighing from 0 to 700 pounds - Occasional

Being Around and/or Operating Moving Machinery/Equipment - Frequent

Operating a Vehicle (as a part of your job) - Occasional

Read/Monitor Gauges on Various Equipment/Machinery - Frequent

Hand Movements:

Recording Data - Occasional

Operating Office Equipment - Occasional

Operating Computer - Occasional

Simple Grasping (right and left) - Frequent

Firm Grasping (right and left) - Frequent

Fine Manipulating (right and left) - Frequent

Foot Movements to Operate Foot Controls - Occasional

Good Vision, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Access

Required Information and to Perform Job Duties - Yes

Color Definition - Yes

Good Hearing, Corrected to Normal; or Ability to Communicate

and/or Understand Required Information and to Perform

Job Duties - Yes

Ability to be Mobile throughout Required Work Areas - Yes

Office - Occasional

Multiple Locations - Frequent

Plant - Continuous

Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area - Occasional

Rough Terrain - Occasional

Other - N/A

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