Maintenance Tech - Day Shift **Simmons Pet Food** 1 Positions ID: MAINT037546 Posted On 02/10/2025 **Job Overview** **ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES** **Repairs, replaces, corrects or affects equipment** as needed to ensure equipment operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements. **Consults with engineers and vendors** as needed. Accomplishes layout work for each project as needed. Will be able to troubleshoot equipment. **Meets safety requirements** in accomplishing responsibilities of this position complying with all policies or regulations set forth by Simmons or various government agencies concerning safety, environment, vehicle, handling of food products, packaging, ingredients and any related items. **Participates as a member of the Team** . Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization. **Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives:** Is familiar with Simmons' established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas. **Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives:** This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position. **Physical Activities:** Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Must be able to manually lift or move objects weighing 75-150 pounds. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, on feet for entire shift. Must be able to work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, dirty area with a noise level above 90 decibels. **Travel:** NA **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):** Will use appropriate footwear, hearing protection and other protective equipment as needed or required. **Technical Experience:** Must have experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics. **Industry Experience:** Preference for poultry or food processing organization. **Minimum Education** : Must have a good command of the English language, both written and spoken. **Preferred Education** : High School Diploma or equivalent. Primary Contact 1646245361535 Karen Smith HR Manager, HR 563-556-1973 Phone Phone Phone Fax karen.smith@simfoods.com Email True True True **Job Details** Categories Manufacturing Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Company ID 1236 Job REQ # MAINT037546 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250210 End Date 20250318 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** PRODUCTION WORKER 1ST SHIFT Engineering Services and Products Company MACHINE OPERATOR 2 1ST SHIFT Engineering Services and Products Company PRODUCTION OPERATOR 1ST SHIFT Engineering Services and Products Company LASER OPERATOR 1ST SHIFT Engineering Services and Products Company Manufacturing Technicians - 1st and 2nd shift Sedona Staffing Services MACHINE OPERATOR 4 2ND SHIFT Engineering Services and Products Company Materials Delivery Professional-MDP BARD Materials 2nd Shift Die Setter-4 Day Work Week Mon-Thurs 3:3 Premier Tooling & Manufacturing, LLC Forklift-Material Operator-2nd Shift-4 DAY WORK WE Premier Tooling & Manufacturing, LLC Journeyman Tool & Die Maker Premier Tooling & Manufacturing, LLC **Share this Job** Simmons Pet Food **About the Company** Simmons Pet Food is a trusted leader in private label and contract manufacturing of pet food. We source high-quality ingredients and use state-of-the-art manufacturing processes to produce premium and value-focused pet food. We supply top brands and retailers with products in a variety of formats, including dry kibble, jerky treats and wet in cans, pouches, and cups. These operations are in Northwest Arkansas, Iowa, Emporia, Kansas, and Ontario, Canada. We’re excited that Dubuque will be the home of our newest pet food operation. Join us in the rewarding work of making food for the pets we love. We’re building our team today!