Maintenance Jobs in Iowa

The Impact You'll Make

The Maintenance Technician provides support to Plant Operations in installing, repairing and maintaining production equipment throughout the plant, under instruction or with the assistance of Maintenance Technician II. This position reports to the Maintenance Manager and the Team Leader.

This is a weekend shift position, scheduled Friday/Saturday/Sunday from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems to the faulty component.
• Observe and test the operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using volt meter, Megger and other test equipment.
• Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
• Repair and Maintain Fanuc/ABB Robotics and CNC Machines, including Mazak/Makino Machining Centers.
• Replace faulty modules and field components.
• Install and maintain hydraulic circuits in Industrial equipment, including hoses, relief valves, proportional valves and other hydraulic components.
• Repair and maintain the operating condition of all industrial production equipment, including Test Stands and devices used to move, lift or convey product.
• Automation troubleshooting to include; A/C and DC Motors, Motor Starters and VFDs.
• Repair Inventory and Quality Control Systems such as Visual recognition, RF ID and dot matrix printer hardware.
• Follow all Safety Rules, including PPE, NFPA-70, NEC and OSHA.

Additional Requirements

Attendance: Rarely absent or late, pre-schedules and pre-approves absences. Ability to work occasional overtime.

Safety: Follows safety & housekeeping standards and procedures, uses appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), looks after the safety of others.

Quality: Follows standard work procedures, self acknowledges and corrects mistakes, works to avoid errors and get it right the first time.

Productivity: Ability to meet or exceed productivity goals, manages time wisely, stays on task requiring little supervision to get the job done.

Team Work: respects others, shares information, gives & receives feedback, works interdependently with co-workers to accomplish team goals. Works with others to resolve conflicts.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree preferred.
• Two (2) years hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical, hydraulic and electrical or electronic systems a plus but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic/ hydraulic drawings, schematics and engineering blueprints to determine problem root causes and implement corrective action a plus but not required.
• Ability to read precision measuring instruments such as Micrometers, Calipers, Indicators, Levels, and Lasers a plus.
• Strong Computer skills are a plus.
• Familiar with fieldbuses (Profinet/Profibus/EIP/DeviceNet) to include extended I/O troubleshooting. Team player that's able to work overtime as needed and willing to learn.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee has the potential to be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is at a level the company recommends hearing protection. The employee must be physically able to wear appropriate PPE.

What You'll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits including paid time off, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, tuition reimbursement and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.