Palmer Candy is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic.

Overall Purpose:

Perform maintenance on all equipment and facilities associated with Palmer Candy, including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, HVAC, cutting and welding, in a safe and efficient manner. Candidate must be available to work any shift hours throughout the week: Monday - Friday between 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. **Starting Pay at $29.50**

Who is Palmer Candy?

The Palmer Candy Company is a progressive, innovative, fast-growing company making and selling a broad array of confections in a surprising number of markets. Nationally, we participate in almost all market segments and are one of the top suppliers in more than a few categories including bakery confections, private label bagging, bulk chocolates, and contract manufacturing. Locally, the iconic Palmer Candy Shop is renown of creating an outstanding customer experience through our unique selection of products and awesome customer service.

Who are We?

The Palmer family has been making candy together since 1878! We are proud of our unique history that is highlighted by five generations of family ownership and management. As a Team, we have continued to grow together, sharing in one another's triumphs, learning from our mistakes, and enjoying more than a few good laughs. We enjoy challenging convention and achieving success by delivering to our customers outstanding service, innovative programs, and terrific products.

Why work for us?

Palmer Candy has developed a culture where we treat our Team Members like family. Palmer Candy offers a full range of benefits to our Team Members. Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains continuity among teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret pneumatic and electrical blueprints
• Ability to use fluke, amp probe and other common electrical testing equipment.
• Must be available for overtime to make repairs in downtime situations as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting and/or post-secondary schooling/training in a technical field such as industrial maintenance or equivalent work experience.
• Basic computer skills including the use of Word and Excel.
• Preferred candidate will be familiar with the FDA, OSHA, and food regulations.
• Equipment maintenance.
• Technical understanding.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Knowledge of various types of power tools.
• Attention to detail.
• Food industry and packaging machinery experience is a plus.
• A valid driver’s license is required and must be maintained for travel between plant locations in Sioux City.

Work Environment:

• Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Possible exposure to minor burns or cuts.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb ladders and work above shoulder level.
• Repetitive motion.
• Continual use of hands to handle, control or feel objects.
• Continual lifting, pushing or pulling

This job description does not list all duties of the job, you may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties