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Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician
Location: Fort Dodge, IA
Shift: 1st shift – 6 am - 3 pm M-F
Compensation: 35-38/hr with OT
Benefits: medical, dental, and vision. 401k.
Travel: None
Vaccine Requirement: No

Position Description:
• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers, and all other electrical apparatus in buildings
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment, and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
• Tests malfunctioning machinery and communicates malfunction with other Maintenance staff, Production Operator and Industrial Engineers to diagnose malfunction.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of machine such as relays, switches, and motors, and positions sensing devices.
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty PLC cards or VFD’s.
• Controls functions on Robot controller such as: teach pendant, and programmable controller to program automated machinery, to test for malfunctions, and to verify repairs.
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• As a food safety qualified individual to work in an animal food plant, you will be trained to comply with all FDA regulations for cGMP’s and job specific responsibilities to mitigate the risk of all known or reasonably foreseeable food safety hazards.
• The employee is also regularly exposed to the following food allergens; Dairy, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Shellfish, Soy, Fish, Wheat, and Eggs

Desired Qualifications:
• 3-5 years’ experience and/or training in the field of Electrical Technologies

Job Description

Position Details:
• Title: Controls Engineer
• Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

• Schedule/Travel: You generally will be working standard day-time hours at the plant in Cedar Rapids, though occasionally (no more than 25%) will be expected to travel to other sites for specific projects, meetings, etc.
• Compensation: Target base salary ~$100K-$115K
o Bonuses/Additional Compensation: Annual Performance Bonus (% varies); relocation assistance available as needed.
• Benefits: Company offers an excellent benefits package to include:
o Medical (Comprehensive PPO, two HRA Plans and an HSA plan)
o Dental (basic and comprehensive coverage)
o Vision (basic and premier coverage)
o Prescription drug coverage
o 401K with a 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100% vesting in all company provided funds immediately)
o New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
o Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
o Livongo diabetes program
o Corporate discounts
• Vaccine Requirement: None
Position Description: This role exists to provide controls engineering support to assigned product lines. The key internal customers are the project engineers, product line managers, manufacturing and purchasing departments. Key external customers include vendors, the Technical Support Team, the field service technicians and end customers. The deliverables from this role are electrical engineering design, programming for logic controllers and visualization interface, and technical support.

The individual working in this position is expected to accountable for product lines that typically will be newer and mid-market level models with occasional sale order specials and product extension assignments. A solid technical knowledge base for design and programming is established within this individual, to where you are able to handle most assignments and a standard level of technology with minimal support. You should be able to provide a reasonable amount of support and training to lower level staff on most subjects, and be able to coordinate a portion of your work through others. You should also be capable of identifying and producing moderate level standards, engineering tools, and process improvement initiatives with some direction from the Controls Manager. Some specific responsibilities include:
• Maintain a fully documented and accurate electrical design and control programs that comply with established company and industry standards.
• Maintain a cost balance for the electrical design that achieves the lowest base cost with the highest manufacturing efficiency and lowest warranty. This balance should also account for the highest operational efficiency and lowest maintenance requirement.
• Produce electrical design/program changes to support sale orders, product improvements, and change requests/non-conformances for assigned product lines.
• Provide timely, complete, and consistent technical support to internal and external business customers as required in support of assigned product lines.
• Support the Controls Team to increase output, standardization, and repeatability of designs and programs through developing and continuously improving engineering tools and work processes.
• Develop controls standards.
In order to be successful in this role, you should have a BS in Engineering (ideally EE and or Controls) or related technical field. Extensive relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. You should have working knowledge of CAD software (specifically AutoCad and Solidworks) and be proficient with Rockwell Automation and Programming tools and Allen-Bradley hardware.

Job Description

Position Details:

• Title: Scale Technician
• Location: Marshalltown, IA (30 mins SE of Des Moines)
• Shift: 3-2-2-3 schedule, 2nd shift
• Compensation: $26-$30/hr. based on experience + O/T = W-2 $65-$80K
• Benefits: Excellent upward mobility, paid holidays, 401K, full medical, dental, vision
• Travel: None
• Relocation package: a full relocation package is approved for this role.

Position Description / Requirements: Scale Technician
The company is looking for Scale Technicians in support of their Marshalltown, IA facility. Your primary responsibility will be the upkeep and repair of scales and other electronic equipment plant wide. Will need to quickly learn state and federal codes related to scales. Creative solutions and engineering welcome in areas that will increase production and reduce cost. This individual needs to be a motivated self-starter with the ability to take on and complete projects and support production needs.
• Ability to diagnose and repair printers and labelers both direct and thermal transfer
• Ability to diagnose and repair scales according to state and federal codes
• Knowledge of metal detection systems and methods of installation
• Ability to program in multiple languages and syntax
• Knowledge of and programming of HMI software (Wonderware, RSView)
• Installation and diagnosis of variable frequency and servo drives.
• Strong working knowledge of both A/C and D/C electricity
• Component level electronics knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of barcodes and methods of printing and scanning

Job Description

Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for Maintenance Electrician positions with the largest animal protein processor in the world.

Position Details
Location: Marshalltown, IA (30 mins SE of Des Moines)
Compensation: $30-$35/hr based on experience + O/T = W-2 $70K-$85K
Shift: 3-2-2-3 schedule. Openings on 2nd and 3rd shift.
Benefits: Excellent upward mobility, paid holidays, 401K, full medical, dental, vision
Relocation package: a full relocation package is approved for this role.

Position Description
As a Maintenance Electrician, you will work in support of the Marshalltown, IA facility. You will be responsible for maintaining and servicing the electrical equipment throughout the plant. maintaining electrical and electronic equipment, PLCs, variable frequency drives, electronic/electrical troubleshooting, and process control loops.

Position Requirements
• 480 Volt and three phase experience.
• Familiarity with NEC codes.
• Ability to climb heights and crawl into small spaces.

Job Description

Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for Maintenance Technician positions with the largest animal protein processor in the world.

Position Details
Location: Marshalltown, IA (30 mins SE of Des Moines)
Compensation: $26-$30/hr based on experience + O/T = W-2 $65K-$80K
Shift: 3-2-2-3 schedule. Openings on all shifts (1st shift, 2nd, and 3rd)
Benefits: Excellent upward mobility, paid holidays, 401K, full medical, dental, vision
Relocation package: A full relocation package is approved for this role.

Position Description
As a Mechanical Technician, you will work in support of the Marshalltown, IA facility. Your primary responsibility will be to maintain equipment plant wide. Responsibilities will include:
• Maintain all Distribution equipment.
• Maintain refrigerant compressors, evaporators, pneumatic system.
• Maintain Electrical Circuits, Water Treatment Program.
• Perform thorough Preventative Maintenance task.
• Housekeeping.
• Do daily Engine room rounds.

Position Requirements
• Ideal fit for these roles is an electrical or electronic control professional with a fundamental understanding of mechanical components from the military. Company has great success with hiring military technicians with all mechanical, electrical, and electronic backgrounds.
• Be problem solvers and have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to aid in the development of SOPs for the maintenance department is essential for this position.
• While not required, any experience in the following is beneficial:
o Conveyor belting
o Bearings
o Gearboxes
o V-Belts/Sheaves
o Chains/Sprockets
o Conveyor Rollers
• Motivated, self-starter with the ability to take on and complete projects and support production needs.

Job Description

Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for Maintenance Supervisor positions with the largest animal protein processor in the world.

Position Details
Location: Marshalltown, IA (30 mins SE of Des Moines)
Compensation: Base salary $75K-$85K plus quarterly bonus = W-2 $85K-$95K
Shift: Openings on all shifts (1st shift, 2nd, or 3rd) 3 openings
Benefits: Excellent upward mobility, paid holidays, 401K, full medical, dental, vision
Relocation package: a full relocation package is approved for this role.

Position Description
As a Maintenance Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:
• Prioritize work orders and schedule mechanics according to immediacy and necessity of orders.
• Monitor all production areas to ensure proper functioning of equipment and machinery.
• Perform skilled maintenance activities including construction, welding, brazing, soldering, plumbing, and hydraulics.
• Adjust, repair, and replace electrical and electronic equipment.
• Participate in HAZMAT team to ensure preparedness for emergency situations.
• Promote and encourage safety in all aspects of maintenance.
• Arrange for completion of required paperwork, such as payroll.
• Attend meetings as scheduled.

Position Requirements
• The ideal candidate is a strong leader with prior maintenance experience.
• Background should be strong in electronics with a good understanding of mechanical/electrical principles.
• A degree is not required for this position but the ability to lead in a diverse environment is extremely important.
• Able to communicate effectively, both written and orally, to subordinates, superiors.
• Attention to detail and safety are extremely important for this position.
• This is a Union environment, this position is non-union, but you need to be aware of operating in a union facility.

Job Description

Position Details:
Title: Senior Controls Technician / Controls Technician
Location: Des Moines, IA
Shift: Normal day shift field service hours Monday – Friday.
Compensation: $30/hr.-$48/hr. base pay, depending on experience/qualifications + O/T + relocation + sign-on bonus!
Benefits: Outstanding benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, flex spending account, cash matching 401(k), vacation, & much more!
Travel: Primarily travel within your home area/state daily servicing clients, home most nights with overnight stay if job is a longer distance from home or a larger project. Territory covers primarily Iowa and the upper Midwest/Central US/Plains as needed.
Vaccine Requirement: Not Required.

Position Description: The Senior Controls Technician / Controls Technician troubleshoots, repairs, and upgrades industrial boiler controls sensors and field devices through the identification and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment deficiencies. In this role you will perform boiler start-ups in the field and conduct planned boiler maintenance. Your daily work will consist of 60% mechanical work, 25% boiler controls electrical work, 23% boiler controls troubleshooting, and 1-2% in-depth PLC work.

Requirements: These roles require highly motivated and thoughtful candidates who are ready to work and get dirty daily. Candidates must be able to think critically with good mechanical aptitude and electrical qualifications and experience. PLC experience is not required but a plus. Boiler experience is not required but is preferred. Candidates must have good mechanical skills and basic electrical experience and the ability to learn boiler electrical systems if they don’t already have that knowledge and experience.

Job Description

Position Details:
• Title: Service Technician
• Location: Davenport, IA / Cedar Rapids, IA / Rockford, IL (you can live anywhere in that area)
• Travel/Schedule: You generally will be providing service to customers in territory that covers eastern Iowa and northwestern, IL; you can expect 1-2 overnights per week, depending on which part of the territory you live in.
• Compensation: Target base rate ~$30/hr - $35/hr.
o Bonuses/Additional Compensation: Overtime is paid at 1.5X after 40 hours. You also are provided a company vehicle, gas card, laptop and cell phone.
• Benefits: Company offers an outstanding benefits package. This includes family medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, and continuing education/tuition assistance. Company matches 401k contributions and has discounted employee stock purchase plan.
• Vaccine Requirement: None

Position Description: As a Field Service Technician you will be responsible for the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, maintenance, service and repair of industrial Water Treatment and Chemical Feed Equipment and Process Monitoring Systems associated with Power Plants and related facilities throughout eastern Iowa and northwestern Illinois. You primarily will work autonomously, but occasionally with a Lead Service Technician accompanying you. You will also provide technical support to the customer and execute required chemistry tests and data reporting / logging.
In order to be successful in this role, you should have strong mechanical and / or electrical troubleshooting, maintenance and repair skills on industrial equipment such as pumps, chemical dosing systems, etc (ideally water treatment or other related auxiliary equipment). This is a customer-facing role, so a positive, outgoing, service-oriented demeanor is also a must.
What’s in it For You
• A company vehicle
• A long term, advancing career path
• Access to the industry’s most innovative training programs
• A culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection
• Pride in working for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments

Job Description

Position Details:
Title: Service Technician
Location: Multiple, remote, home-based, or site-specific location openings nationwide.
Shift: Primarily Mon.-Fri. normal daytime hours.
Compensation: Extremely competitive base pay; varies by experience & location + O/T + bonus + variable daily per diem if out of town + vehicle for service travel + relocation. Total W2 $60K-$100K+.
Benefits: A comprehensive summary of benefits will be provided to all selected candidates.
Travel: Servicing clients typically within 2–3-hour radius with ~3-5 nights per month out of town for travel, depending on location. There is no travel for site-specific location openings.
Vaccine Requirement: Not Required.

Position Description:
As the heart of the company, the Service Technician safely performs overhead crane service, maintenance, installation, and repair at customer sites with world-class customer service. Key responsibilities include:
• Inspect, maintain, repair electrical and mechanical crane and hoist systems at customer locations.
• Provide rotational on-call service as part of the service team with some emergency response.
• Troubleshoot & fix electrical, mechanical, and structural problems for certified crane operations.
• Make corrective recommendations for safe crane operations.
• Complete, document, and fulfill customer service work orders.
• Work with and support sales/account reps for service and business growth with customers

Requirements: Good, safe troubleshooting skills and experience on industrial or facilities systems.
• Industrial electrical/electronics systems knowledge/experience, 3-phase motor control is ideal.
• Any mechanical experience – gears, drives, motors, controls, brakes. Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work at various heights, in some cases up to 60’ above ground serving overhead cranes.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States. Must pass 10-panel drug test prior to employment.
• No more than 3 moving violations last 3 years, no DUIs last 3 years, and no felonies last 7 years.

Training & Development Program: Company has a robust, world-class training and development program. The first week is orientation at HQ in Springfield, OH for safety and technical training. The second week is remote virtual OSHA-10 & system integration. The next 2-3 months or longer you will have a mentor and shadow Senior Technicians, depending on skills, experience, and development. You will be cleared for individual service after completion. There is continuous coursework and training annually for best-in-class professional development along with growth opportunity for bigger jobs, larger clients, and progression into Senior Tech, and eventually with leadership into Ops Manager, Sales, etc.

Hiring Process: 1) candidate selection. 2) candidate assessment – basic mechanical, basic electrical, basic schematics, basic crane questions, basic math, majority is reading schematics and following diagrams – takes on average ~30 minutes to complete. Not a pass or fail, used as an indicator combined with your interview to assess experience for hire. 3) hiring manager virtual interview. 4) offer.