JOB SUMMARY:
Hog Slat, Inc. is seeking Entry Level Maintenance Technician to join our Humboldt, IA Distribution Center.
 
As an Entry Level Maintenance Technician, you will assist with repairs and help maintain mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components for material handling equipment and other facility maintenance needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
• Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem area.
• Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.            
• Removes and replaces worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system.
• Locates damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machine, and measures, cuts, threads, and installs new pipe.
• Assist with the troubleshooting of electrical issues and repairs as required
• Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair.
• Repairs broken parts
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 
High School diploma or general education degree (GED); and up to 1 year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of and experience with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems is a plus. Must be a hands on individual, with the desire to learn.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
 
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Hog Slat Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age disability, veteran status or any other reason prohibited under Federal State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.