Industrial Maintenance Technician 1 - 3rd shift

Dee Zee; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to join their team on the 3rd shift. In this pivotal role, you will perform a variety of maintenance tasks, ensuring the smooth operation of production machinery and plant facilities. Your expertise in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems will be crucial as you tackle both scheduled and emergency repairs. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency and safety. If you're ready to take on new challenges and make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in maintenance or repair in a manufacturing setting.
• High School diploma or GED preferred; craft apprenticeship is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on production machines and plant equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and emergency repairs during production.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment following 6S procedures.

Skills

Hand tools usage

Forklift operation

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Time management

Education

High School Graduate

GED

Craft apprenticeship

Tools

Power tools

Electric meters

Material handling equipment

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician 1 - 3rd shift

Des Moines, IA, USA Req #1017

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY –Perform or assist a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and manual tasks in Building Maintenance, Maintenance and Repair and operate power driven equipment. May act as a lead person on maintenance or repair jobs. Typically expected to solve most work problems independently and to make recommendations to supervisory personnel regarding those matters which involve policy decisions, technical questions, and unusual problems. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT —Must be willing and able to work in an environment exposed to elements that can include but are not limited to coolant, dust, mist, elevated noise, and uncontrolled temperatures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment
2. Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
3. Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities
4. Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
5. Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
6. Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust
7. Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and facilities
8. Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions
9. Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
10. Detect and report faulty operations, defective material, and any unusual situations to supervision
11. Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with 6S procedures, rules, and regulations
12. Perform building maintenance and general cleaning
13. Ability to stop the production line and/or prevent shipment of products due to nonconformance or potential nonconformance products to our customers
14. Support the environmental policy with proactive process implementation, improvement suggestions, reducing waste, and acting on environment performance results and findings

SKILLS & ABILITIES

1. Establish, maintain, and foster cooperative working relations with others
2. Ability to utilize a variety of hand tools and equipment
3. Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, JLG lifts
4. Interpret shop drawings, sketches and work orders
5. Ability to communicate and follow oral and written directions
6. Ability to work independently with little direction
7. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Graduate, GED, or HSDE preferred; Completion of a craft apprenticeship preferred

Experience: At least one year of related experience; Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred

Certificates & Licenses: HVAC and/or Electrical certificates or licenses would be an advantage; Must have a valid driver’s license; Must pass and maintain written and driving test for forklift certification

Other Requirements: Ability to be on call outside normal work hours