Industrial Maintenance Technician II - Uptime & Repairs Pro

Virnig Manufacturing, Inc.; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO incl. vacation and paidH

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Virnig Manufacturing, Inc. in Fort Madison, IA is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve manufacturing equipment and facilities to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, equipment upgrades, and close collaboration with production teams to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement. Shift flexibility is required for this manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance required.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience with welding, HVAC, PLCs, or industrial controls is a plus.
• Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, or on-call as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair manufacturing equipment including lasers, press brakes, CNC machines, and other production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain and repair electric, pneumatic, and manual tools.
• Perform preventative maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, modifications, and installations.
• Maintain building systems including doors, dock plates, lighting, HVAC systems, air handling equipment, air lines, and plumbing systems.
• Perform grounds maintenance and general facility upkeep as needed.
• Support shop layout changes and facility improvements.
• Maintain and repair forklifts, hoists, jibs, clamps, slings, and other lifting equipment.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on material handling equipment.
• Follow and perform lockout/tagout procedures during maintenance activities.
• Conduct and document daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual safety inspections.
• Support OSHA compliance and company safety initiatives.
• Communicate and enforce safety expectations with contractors and vendors.
• Participate in Safety Committee activities and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.
• Track maintenance activities, costs, and equipment history.
• Communicate equipment issues and repair status to leaders and production teams.
• Work closely with production personnel to minimize downtime and maintain workflow.
• Assist production teams as needed.
• Support other maintenance team members in completing projects and repairs.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Electrical Knowledge

Troubleshooting

Attention to Detail

Safety Awareness

Time Management

Communication

Teamwork & Leadership

Physical Abilities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical, vocational, or trade school training

Tools

Forklift

Hoist

Job description

Virnig Manufacturing, Inc. in Fort Madison, IA is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve manufacturing equipment and facilities to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, equipment upgrades, and close collaboration with production teams to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement. Shift flexibility is required for this manufacturing environment.