INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Owen Industries; Carter Lake (IA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

PVS Metals in Carter Lake, IA is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician to support the Carter Lake facility just minutes from Omaha. This hands-on role focuses on maintaining a diverse equipment lineup and ensuring continuous operation of critical systems.

The position offers a straight day shift and a strong emphasis on safety and process discipline. You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance, diagnose and repair downtime quickly, and collaborate with production management.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in industrial environments.
• Experience with PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical systems.
• Ability to diagnose problems quickly and repair under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on a diverse equipment lineup.
• Execute PM schedules and diagnose/repair breakdowns quickly.
• Collaborate with production management to minimize downtime and contribute to capital projects.
• Train operators on safe equipment use and promote ISO standards.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

PLCs

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

Problem diagnosis

Teamwork

Tools

Laser cutting machines

Press brakes

Overhead cranes

Job description

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INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1247

Salary Range: $27.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Industrial Maintenance Technician | $27–$35/hr+ $3,000 Hiring Bonus

PVS Metals – Carter Lake, IA (Near Omaha Metro)

At PVS Metals, we know skilled technicians have options. That's why we offer a straight day shift and minimal weekends. Add in a $3,000 hiring and retention bonus and a pay range that rewards real experience, and this is an opportunity worth looking at.

If you're a multi-craft maintenance tech who takes pride in keeping complex equipment running at its best — and you want to actually enjoy your weekends — keep reading.

We're hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our team at our Carter Lake facility, just minutes from Omaha. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your skills directly keep our operation moving.

What You'll Work On

You'll be responsible for the preventive and predictive maintenance of a diverse equipment lineup, including:

• Laser cutting machines
• Press brakes
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• PLC-controlled equipment
• Facility systems and infrastructure

Day to day, you'll execute PM schedules, diagnose and repair breakdowns quickly, collaborate with production management to minimize downtime, and contribute to capital improvement projects. You'll also support and train operators on safe equipment use. All work is performed in line with ISO standards.

You're Who We're Looking For If You...

• Have hands-on experience in industrial maintenance — multi-craft experience is a big plus
• Are comfortable working with PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical systems
• Can diagnose problems fast and make accurate repairs under pressure
• Communicate clearly and work well with production teams
• Take initiative — you see something that needs fixing, you handle it
• Bring a positive, team‑first attitude to every shift

Experience with laser technology or overhead cranes is a bonus, but not a dealbreaker for the right candidate.

What's In It For You

• $27–$35/hr depending on experience
• $3,000 hiring & retention bonus — paid out over your first year
• Day shift only — home by mid-afternoon
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Overtime opportunities available
• Clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Real paths for growth and advancement

Why Carter Lake?

We're located right on the edge of downtown Omaha — you get all the convenience of the metro with none of the big-city hassle. Easy commute, stable company, and a team that genuinely supports each other.

Veterans — We Want You on Our Team

The technical skills, discipline, and work ethic you built in service are exactly what we value here. PVS Metals is proud to be a Veteran-friendly employer, and we're committed to providing opportunities and a supportive environment for those who have served.

PVS Metals is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs — without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.