PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Preventative Maintenance Technician

Location: Clayton, Iowa
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Wage: $22.00/hour starting wage (Increases based on experience)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, Day Shift

Position Summary

Pattison Company is seeking dedicated Maintenance Technicians to keep our operations running efficiently. As a vital member of our team, you will play a critical role in preventing breakdowns, maintaining equipment, and ensuring 24/7 operational success. This position involves working across our entire facility, including above and below ground. If you're looking for a rewarding career with growth opportunities, we want to hear from you!

Primary Responsibilities

As a Preventative Maintenance Technician, you will:

• Inspect and lubricate bearings on conveyance systems.
• Repair mechanical breakdowns, including bearings, conveyor belts, and more.
• Perform daily maintenance in both wet and dry plant environments.
• Read and interpret blueprints for maintenance and repairs.
• Assist with safety and guarding issues in plant operations.
• Respond to process line breakdowns and perform immediate repairs.
• Identify, locate, and retrieve parts from inventory.
• Complete maintenance work orders in a timely manner.
• Document completed work in daily reports.
• Perform housekeeping duties in assigned areas of the plant.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to work in varying weather conditions on uneven, sandy, and rocky surfaces
• Must be able to:
  • Stand for 6-12 hours and perform physical tasks such as bending and stooping
  • Work up to 12-hour shifts
  • Climb on and off equipment and ladders
  • Wear a half-mask respirator for extended periods
  • Lift 60 to 80 pounds without mechanical assistance
  • Accurately handle numerical analysis for troubleshooting.
  • Work at heights and in damp, dimly lit environments
  • Proficiently speak and write in English
  • Bend, stoop, climb ladders, and access confined spaces.
• Strong work ethic, ability to work independently, and commitment to workplace safety

Education & Work Experience

• High school diploma preferred, but not required.
• 2-year technical degree or relevant prior experience preferred.

Certifications & Licenses

• MSHA Part 48 certification required (Training available on-site).
• All Pattison employees must hold a valid Driver’s License.

Compensation & Benefits

Pattison Company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off (160 hours in the first year)
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-sponsored short-term disability & life insurance
• 401(k) with company match (eligible at age 18)
• Training and career advancement opportunities

Advancement Opportunities

Pattison Company is committed to career development. We provide internal and external training opportunities to support employee growth and promotion from within.

Additional Information

• Pre-employment drug testing and physical examination required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.