Industrial Maintenance Technician - 3nd shift

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift. In this dynamic role, you will perform a variety of skilled tasks, from maintaining production machines to conducting emergency repairs. You will work independently, troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues while ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position offers a chance to utilize your technical skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, contributing to the overall efficiency and safety of operations. If you thrive in hands-on roles and enjoy solving complex problems, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• At least two years of maintenance and repair experience required.
• HVAC license and valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on production machines and plant facilities.
• Conduct emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance.
• Ensure a safe and clean working environment.

Skills

Hand tools usage

Forklift operation

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Machinist duties

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Associate’s Degree

Craft apprenticeship

Tools

Power tools

Electric meters

Material handling equipment

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician - 3rd shift

Des Moines, IA, USA Req #1609

POSITION SUMMARY — Perform or assist in a variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and manual tasks in Building Maintenance, Maintenance and Repair, 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: Associate’s Degree preferred; Completion of a craft apprenticeship preferred

Experience: At least two years of experience in maintenance and repair including operation of equipment; P/C knowledge, electrical, hydraulic, and plumbing knowledge is necessary; Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred

Certificates & Licenses: HVAC license 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.