Industrial Plant Maintenance Technician

Feed Energy Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401k matching

Profit sharing

Education & development

Wellness stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

Feed Energy Company in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to sustain boilers and mechanical/electrical systems, ensuring uninterrupted plant operations.

You will lead preventative maintenance planning, manage parts and tools, and participate in safety programs. Requires 5+ years in plant maintenance; forklift experience preferred. Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of plant maintenance experience.
• Ability to operate forklift/skid loader and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Electrical knowledge: 110V, 240V and 480V.
• Pipe fitting, threading, welding and related mechanical skills.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Proficiency with computers; Excel and Word.
• Automation knowledge; in-house training provided.
• Experience with boilers and steam systems desirable.
• Fiber glass piping familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lay out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
• Document maintenance activities, checklists, tank inspections, and logs.
• Maintains, tests, and performs preventative maintenance on boilers.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, piping systems to keep plant running.
• Plan future preventive maintenance, budgets, and parts purchases.
• Manage inventory of parts/tools and order replacements as needed.
• Support safety programs and participate in the Operations Safety Committee.
• On-call and after-hours maintenance as assigned by management.
• Provide maintenance assistance to external customers as required.
• Operate hand tools and pipe threading equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Pipe fitting

Welding

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Safety compliance

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pipe threading machine

Forklift/skid loader

Excel

Word

Job description

Feed Energy Company in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to sustain boilers and mechanical/electrical systems, ensuring uninterrupted plant operations.

You will lead preventative maintenance planning, manage parts and tools, and participate in safety programs. Requires 5+ years in plant maintenance; forklift experience preferred. Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.