Industrial Maintenance Technician — High-Speed Food Packaging

QPS Employment Group; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group in Ankeny, IA seeks an Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep high-speed production equipment running reliably. The role focuses on troubleshooting electrical systems, repairing automated lines, and performing preventive maintenance in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Based in Ankeny, IA, you will collaborate with a safety- and quality-focused team to ensure continuous improvement and equipment uptime. A background with 480V systems and motors is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two years of industrial maintenance experience is preferred.
• Experience with high-speed food processing equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including 480V 3-phase power.
• Maintain and repair high-speed equipment such as cappers, fillers, labelers, and bottling lines.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with sensors, photo eyes, VFDs, and motor drives.
• Conduct preventive maintenance according to schedule or program requirements.
• Visually inspect, test, and lubricate machinery components such as shafts, bearings, and gears.
• Collaborate with supervisors to determine repair, replacement, or modification actions.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Job description

QPS Employment Group in Ankeny, IA seeks an Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep high-speed production equipment running reliably. The role focuses on troubleshooting electrical systems, repairing automated lines, and performing preventive maintenance in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Based in Ankeny, IA, you will collaborate with a safety- and quality-focused team to ensure continuous improvement and equipment uptime. A background with 480V systems and motors is preferred.