Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Tech. / Senior Maintenance Tech. at Country Maid Inc – West Bend, Iowa

What You'll Achieve:

As an Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Technician, you play a vital role in keeping our production lines running strong and our food products safe. Your expertise in maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing equipment ensures we meet our goals for uptime, quality, and reliability. In this fast-paced food manufacturing environment, you'll be the problem-solver who keeps critical systems operating at their best — directly supporting not only our team's success but also the trust our customers place in every product we make. Your work makes a real impact, helping deliver high-quality food to families across the country.

What You'll Do:

· Technical & Troubleshooting:
Use tools like multimeters, Scopemeters, and meggers to identify and correct issues; install and repair motors, gearboxes, and drives; read wiring diagrams and schematics; work with PLCs and control systems; maintain pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical equipment; calibrate instruments for process monitoring.

· Preventative & Predictive Maintenance:
Perform scheduled maintenance on electrical panels and production equipment, replace worn parts such as belts, seals, and bearings, and lubricate and adjust machinery to keep systems running efficiently.

· Cross-Department Collaboration:
Partner with Production, Engineering, IT, and quality teams to troubleshoot and minimize downtime; support equipment installs and continuous improvement initiatives.

· Safety & Compliance:
Follow food and human safety standards, including lockout/tagout and GMP procedures; maintain a clean and hazard-free work area; participate in required safety training.

· Tools & Technology:
Operate a range of standard and specialty tools and software used in a connected plant using distributed PLCs and data acquisition systems; record repairs and parts usage in the maintenance software system.

· Professionalism & Development:
Bring a positive, team-first attitude to every task; participate in training to grow both technical and soft skills, and exhibit the Pillars of Achievement in all interactions and work.

What You'll Bring:

At Country Maid, we believe success starts with living out our Pillars of Achievement — Faith, Integrity, Attitude, Discipline, Relationships, Growth, and Balance. You'll find that these values aren't just words on a wall — they're the way we work, support one another, and grow together.

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• Technical Skill: You're comfortable working with hand tools, electrical tools, maintenance machinery, and general office equipment (like printers, scanners, and computers)
• Electrical Expertise: You have either a two-year degree in an electrical or related field or at least two years of hands-on experience in electrical or industrial maintenance in a manufacturing environment
• Tech Savviness: You can navigate Microsoft Office, maintenance software like UpKeep, and communication platforms like Outlook with ease
• A Plus: If you have experience working in a food manufacturing environment, that's a bonus — but it's not a requirement

Most importantly, you're someone who takes pride in your craft, loves solving problems, and understands how critical your role is to creating safe, high-quality products that families can trust.

Why choose Country Maid?

At Country Maid, you're more than just an employee — you're an owner and a valued part of a team that's anything but typical. Our culture is built on strong values, genuine relationships, and a commitment to doing the right things, the right ways, for the right reasons. We believe work should be rewarding — not just in a paycheck, but in pride, purpose, and personal growth.

When you join us, you'll find:

• A Culture of Ownership and Respect: As an employee-owned company, our owners live our Pillars of Achievement every day — Faith, Integrity, Attitude, Discipline, Relationships, Growth, and Balance.
• Room to Grow: With opportunities for learning, advancement, and development, your career path is yours to shape.
• One Shift, Strong Team: Our production team primarily works one shift, creating a rhythm that supports work-life balance.
• Industry-Leading Benefits: We offer a wellbeing package that stands out — competitive pay, excellent health benefits, and programs that support your physical, financial, and mental health.
• Work That Matters: Every product we make helps brighten someone's day — and you'll know you're part of something bigger.

At Country Maid, we believe success is sweeter when it's shared — and we can't wait to welcome you to the team.