Industrial Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Midwestern company is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to provide essential maintenance support in a food-grade facility. You will handle preventative maintenance, troubleshoot various equipment, and assist major repairs. This full onsite position offers competitive pay with comprehensive benefits, including 10 days of PTO upon hire. Join a team that values advancement and training opportunities.

Benefits

10 days of PTO

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Comprehensive training provided

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance/electrical experience.
• 2+ years of VFD or PLC experience.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting equipment.
• Robotics experience is a plus.
• Ammonia experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair 3-phase motors, conveyors, and belting systems.
• Change drive belts, filters, oils, and packing seals in machinery.
• Perform welding tasks using TIG, MIG, and arc welding.

Skills

Industrial maintenance/electrical experience

Troubleshooting equipment

Reading electrical diagrams

Experience with 3-phase motors

Education

Maintenance technical degree

Job description

Job Description: Industrial Maintenance Technician

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to provide essential support in maintaining continuous operation of packaging and processing equipment. The role involves performing preventative maintenance, assisting with breakdowns, and addressing various mechanical issues across the plant. You will also be responsible for minor repairs and assisting in major equipment overhauls.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair 3-phase motors, conveyors, and belting systems.
• Operate forklifts and fork trucks as needed.
• Change drive belts, timing belts, filters, oils, packing/mechanical seals, and gaskets in all machinery.
• Maintain water chemistry in necessary systems.
• Identify and replace bearings and seals as required.
• Troubleshoot both AC and DC circuits and components, including VFDs and PLC hardware.
• Perform welding tasks using TIG, MIG, and arc welding on carbon and stainless steel.
• Repair and replace vari-drives, speed reducers, vacuum pumps, and product pumps.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance/electrical experience.
• 2+ years of VFD or PLC experience.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting equipment.
• Experience with schematics and reading electrical diagrams.
• Familiarity with 3-phase motors and control circuits.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Maintenance technical degree.
• Preventative maintenance experience.
• Ammonia experience is a plus.
• Robotics experience is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that offers a pathway for advancement with openings in lead positions due to retirements. Benefit from comprehensive training provided by experienced lead technicians. Enjoy 10 days of PTO immediately upon hire, along with 2 floating holidays. We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits along with a 401k plan starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic plant/assembly line environment that is food-grade and maintains a temperature of over 60 degrees. Available shifts include A Shift (overnight): Sunday 7pm-7:30am; Monday-Thursday 11pm-7:30am, with overtime, weekend, and holiday work as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clive, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $33.00/hr. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, and more.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Clive, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aerotek is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.