Job Details

Maintenance Technician

$7,500 Hiring Bonus!

With direct supervision, performs and inspects preventive maintenance, calibration, and repair of electrical and electronic components and control systems.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Troubleshoots, replaces, calibrates, and tests malfunctioning (pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, and mechanical) components on high speed machinery systems, and process control systems.
• Diagnoses mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test components and technical publications.
• Analyzes and repairs components using conventional and digital multi meters, voltmeters, ohmmeters and hand tools.
• Inspects, cleans, treats for corrosion and performs system operational checks on high speed machinery systems, industrial control systems, and instrumentation systems.
• Designs and builds industrial control panels for control upgrades, or for new equipment and processes.
• Performs on line edits, and program changes with Rockwell PLCs including using RS Logix 5, RS Logix 500, RS Logix 5000, and RS Linx software.
• Maintains and establishes compliance with all Federal, State, and local rules and written regulations while encouraging positive behavior to ensure a safe working environment. Monitors work factors for safe working environment, facilities, tools, and equipment. Models and maintains good housekeeping policy and promotes actions to enhance corporate environmental stewardship.
• Completes maintenance and troubleshooting training specific to Process Controls and Instrumentation as outlined within the progression document.

Pay: Starting rate for Tech 1 is $38.40/hr. This position also includes skill progression potential with top rate of pay at $48.38/hr at Tech 5. Night shift will receive an additional $1.50/hr for night shift differential.

Approximate start time of 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Normal shift length of 10-12 hours.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Controls and Instrumentation or related field of study. Will also consider equivalent experience.
• Entry level with Associates Degree or 5 years of experience within related field (i.e. maintenance, electrical).
• Base knowledge of computer programming and software (Control Logix, Rockwell PLC, RS Logix) relevant to Controls and Instrumentation.
• Proficient in electrical troubleshooting and reading electrical schematics.
• Organized, analytical and attention-to-detail. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

If you meet these requirements and are interested in this position, to be considered for an interview you must complete an online application at www.wellscareers.com.

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis.

About Us

Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet, packaged foods.

Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream per year and distributes products in all 50 states. Wells manufactures its signature brand Blue Bunny, lower-calorie Halo Top, the iconic Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics.

Wells employs nearly 4,000 ice cream aficionados across the country. The company is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, where Wells has made Le Mars the "Ice Cream Capital of the World" as the largest manufacturer of ice cream in one location. Wells operates two manufacturing plants in Le Mars, Iowa, a manufacturing plant in Dunkirk, New York, and a manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada.