Lead Industrial Maintenance Tech, 1st shift

Dee Zee; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dee Zee in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Lead Industrial Maintenance Tech for 1st shift to schedule and direct a crew of maintenance technicians across multiple trades, train staff, and ensure safety and compliance.

The role requires five years in maintenance trades, an associate degree or craft apprenticeship, and preferred PLC/robotics experience in manufacturing. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or craft apprenticeship completed.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and direct maintenance crew to prioritize and complete tasks.
• Perform and supervise HVAC, plumbing, electrical repairs and equipment maintenance.
• Train staff, provide work direction, and assist with performance reviews.
• Maintain safety, 6S, and compliance with local codes and regulations.

Skills

Hand tools proficiency

Forklifts / scissor lifts

Welding

HVAC systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

Associates Degree

Craft apprenticeship

Tools

Electrical tools

HVAC tools

Welding equipment

Trade tools

Job description

Lead Industrial Maintenance Tech, 1st shift

Des Moines, IA, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM

POSITION SUMMARY— Schedule and direct a crew of Maintenance Technicians involved in one or more functions of Maintenance. Train and provide work direction and guidance while performing work in one or more of the skilled trades of Maintenance. 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

• Prioritize, schedule, layout, assign, and coordinate the work of assigned staff to accomplish maintenance tasks
• Provide training, work direction, and guidance while performing work
• Assist with scheduling work and determining needs for equipment and supplies
• Report to Maintenance Manager any unusual technical or personnel issues
• Provide input to performance reviews and monitor work of assigned crew members
• Perform a variety of skilled work in different buildings of company
• Construct, rebuild, and repair company equipment and facilities including wood and metal structures
• Perform various HVAC and plumbing duties including cut, thread, assemble and lay pipe
• Assist in the purchase, installation, repair, and maintenance of various plumbing, heating and air conditioning fixtures
• Perform welding and metal fabrication
• Perform a wide variety of skilled journey – level work in the maintenance and repair of equipment
• Diagnose and repair electronic ignition systems for heaters, furnaces and hot water heaters
• Ensure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, state and local codes, regulations and requirements
• Operate a variety of equipment and machines including saws, drills, and hand tools to perform repairs and maintenance work
• Operate company vehicles and perform heavy physical labor
• Maintain tools and equipment in a safe, clean and proper working condition
• Assist in the purchase, installation, maintenance and repair or electrical wiring and fixtures
• Perform trouble shooting to repair or replace fans, motors etc.
• Perform repairs to motors lighting circuits, and to communication and audio-visual equipment
• Estimate cost of labor and materials for work orders and obtain competitive prices for equipment and supplies
• Perform a variety of skilled building maintenance repairs to doors, windows, roofs and other building parts and construct or assemble furniture and other wood and metal structures
• Perform skilled maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment and test and replace circuits, coordinate emergency repairs and large complex projects, troubleshoot and correct defective switches, receptacles, ballasts and other wiring;
• Perform routine mechanical electrical maintenance
• Maintain records in company software related to work orders and materials and labor
• With guidance, purchase tools, equipment, and materials and operate light trucks to pick up or deliver equipment and supplies

Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with 6S procedures, rules, and regulations Perform other duties as assigned Ability to stop the production line and/or prevent shipment of products due to nonconformance or potential nonconformance products to our customers Support the environmental policy with proactive process implementation, improvement suggestions, reducing waste, and acting on environment performance results and findings

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Establish, maintain, and foster cooperative working relations with othersAbility to utilize a variety of hand tools and equipmentAbility to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, JLG liftsTechnical aspects of field of specialtyKnowledgeable of proper methods of storing equipment, materials and suppliesBasic record keeping techniquesKnowledgeable of proper trade tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in skilled and general maintenance and repair involving electrical, heating, and air conditioning plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding or automotive mechanicEffectively and safely operate a variety of assigned tools and equipment

• Interpret shop drawings, sketches and work orders

Ability to communicate and follow oral and written directionsEstimating abilityMake arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately

• Ability to work independently with little direction

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlinesEstablish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with othersObserve legal and defensive driving practices

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associates Degree preferred; Completion of a craft apprenticeship preferred

Experience: Fiveyears’ experience in one or more of the maintenance trades; Robotics experience- PLC how to write and troubleshoot preferred; Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred

Certificates & Licenses: Electrical Apprentice or licensed by state preferred; 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry

Stand

F (Frequently)

Walk

F (Frequently)

Sit

F (Frequently)

F (Frequently)

F (Frequently)

Reach Above Shoulder

F (Frequently)

Climb

O (Occasionally)

O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel

F (Frequently)

F (Frequently)

10 lbs or less

O (Occasionally)

11-20 lbs

O (Occasionally)

21-50 lbs

O (Occasionally)

51-100 lbs

O (Occasionally)

Over 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less

O (Occasionally)

13-25 lbs

O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs

O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs

O (Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Sense of Touch

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Glasses)

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate. Travel between Dee Zee Metro locations may be necessary and will vary based on production needs. A valid Driver’s License will be required for such travel.