Maintenance Mechanic Jobs in Iowa

USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. For more than 115 years, Chicago-based USG has developed award-winning wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing and roofing products that enable customers to build the outstanding spaces where people live, work and play. With almost 7,000 employees across North America and operations around the world, we are steadfastly committed to our core values: safety, innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity and efficiency. Our employees are the backbone that supports our organization. That’s why we hire people for careers, not jobs. We offer benefits on Day 1, including medical and dental, paid sick days, and paid vacation and holidays. Plus, providing competitive pay and separate investment and retirement plans help secure our employees’ futures. Each year, we have hundreds of employees who celebrate milestone anniversaries with us – find out how you can join our team and build your career with USG.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by performing required maintenance on motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, and production machines.
• Ability to detect sources of problems by troubleshooting, observation, and use of detection tools.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Operation of hoists, cranes, and hand/power tools. Monitoring parts stock to ensure optimum inventory is maintained.
• On-going pursuit of technical knowledge through available skill building avenues.

Qualifications

This position is in an underground gypsum mine on the 3rd Shift. Overtime and weekend work can occur. Operating schedule is subject to change based on business levels.

• Prior exposure to industrial safety requirements is preferred.
• Must be able to meet the essential physical requirements of the position including ability to lift items 49 pounds or less and negotiate uneven terrain, ramps, steps and ladders.
• Must have regular and predictable attendance.
• Must have ability to safely operate plant mobile equipment. Have ability to understand verbal and written instructions from plant supervision and efficiently and effectively perform assigned tasks.
• Responsible for maintaining a set of personal tools as specified in the operator rate program.
• Possess a maintenance skill set that includes working knowledge of welding/cutting, engine mechanics, hydraulics, transmissions, pumps, and piping systems.
• Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

EOE including disability/veteran