3rd Shift Equipment Maintenance Pro

Vermeer; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer in Iowa is seeking a technically minded maintenance technician for the third shift to perform preventive maintenance across manufacturing equipment, including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. You will support repairs and maintenance in a team-focused environment, helping production stay efficient and safe.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, troubleshooting, reading blueprints and schematics, using Thrive for maintenance data, and obtaining LO/TO certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/HiSet with 2+ years of basic trades/manufacturing experience; or an associate’s degree in basic trades; or equivalent education/experience; Vermeer manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate hand and power tools, volt meters, read blueprints and electrical schematics, write intra-departmental communication, and apply basic math concepts.
• Utilize troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques.
• Effectively communicate with mentors, peers, and internal customers.
• Perform basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to utilize Thrive, obtain LO/TO authorization, and become Electrically Qualified team member.

Responsibilities

• Perform and accurately record scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment including hoists, paint systems, machining centers, and weld systems.
• Create a positive customer experience when working with mentors, peers, and internal customers.
• Accurately utilize the Thrive maintenance data system.
• Perform basic maintenance functions of troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical equipment in partnership with managers or senior technicians, adhering to safety protocols as an Authorized Lockout/Tagout Team Member and as Electrically Qualified when applicable.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Blueprint reading

Electrical schematics

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Associates degree in basic trades

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Thrive

Lockout/Tagout

Electrical qualification

Job description

Vermeer in Iowa is seeking a technically minded maintenance technician for the third shift to perform preventive maintenance across manufacturing equipment, including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. You will support repairs and maintenance in a team-focused environment, helping production stay efficient and safe.

The role emphasizes hands-on work, troubleshooting, reading blueprints and schematics, using Thrive for maintenance data, and obtaining LO/TO certification.