Job Details:
Maintenance 1+2 “Learn While You Earn” Training Program
Job Description
This full‑time position offers paid employment while completing a 9‑month Industrial Maintenance training program through the 1+2 Learn While You Earn Program. Participants earn $29.05 per hour while attending school and gaining hands‑on maintenance experience.
Upon successful completion of the program, the team member commits to a minimum of two (2) continuous years of full‑time employment in the Maintenance Department at the Dakota City facility.
The Maintenance Trainee is responsible for supporting continuous production by troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery and equipment used in beef processing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and industrial equipment
Perform work involving:
Mechanical systems
Hydraulics
Electrical systems (including 3‑phase and AC/DC control wiring)
Plumbing
Conveyor maintenance
Welding
Pneumatic systems
Set up, adjust, and break down production line equipment
Complete required maintenance documentation
Work independently with limited supervision
Follow all safety, food safety, and company policies
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Ability to stand 10–12 hours per shift on hard surfaces
Frequent use of hands, gripping, and working above shoulder level
Ability to lift 0–75 lbs, with or without assistance
Work in all plant areas, including Harvest, Processing, Rendering, and Load‑out
Exposure to sights and smells associated with meat and food processing
Indoor and outdoor work in seasonal conditions
Temperatures ranging from below 32°F to over 90°F
Hot, humid, cold, damp, and slippery environments
Willingness to work C Shift, varied schedules, extended hours, and weekends as required
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Prior mechanical training or experience preferred
Must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher during the training program
Must have the necessary communication skills/ ability to understand instructions received via radio, the ability to read and comprehend written and verbal machine instructions, /work orders, and to correctly complete all job-related paperwork.
All applicants must successfully complete a mechanical aptitude assessment
Only candidates with passing scores will be considered
Physical Requirements: The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
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