MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

All-state Industries Inc; West Des Moines (IA); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

All-State Industries Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer for three West Des Moines facilities.

The role covers diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining production equipment, tooling, and building systems across die cutting, urethane, and engineered plastics processes. The ideal candidate combines hands-on mechanical and electrical skills with reliability-focused thinking, capable of supporting tooling, process improvements, and facility-related needs while adhering to safety and

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five+ years in industrial maintenance in manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and electrical controls.

Responsabilidades

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a broad range of industrial production equipment.
• Read electrical schematics and technical manuals; interpret drawings.
• Perform preventive maintenance and reliability improvements.
• Support CNC and automated manufacturing equipment when applicable.
• Coordinate with production and facilities for repairs and improvements.
• Maintain maintenance records and part inventories.
• Ensure safety, quality, and OSHA compliance in all tasks.

Conocimientos

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Problem solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Communication

Preventive maintenance

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical diploma (preferred)

Apprenticeship or training in maintenance/electrical

Herramientas

Allen-Bradley PLCs

VFDs and servo systems

CMMS/maintenance systems

Electrical diagnostic equipment

Descripción del empleo

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER – INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURINGDepartment: Maintenance / OperationsJob Status: Full-TimeFLSA Status: Non-Exempt / HourlyReports To: Director of OperationsWork Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st ShiftTravel: Primarily local; Occasional opportunities to support other ASI locations.Position SummaryThe Maintenance Engineer is a highly skilled, hands-on member of the Maintenance team responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment, tooling, facilities, and building systems across All-State Industries' three West Des Moines manufacturing facilities.These operations include die cutting, urethane manufacturing, and engineered/CNC plastics manufacturing, creating a diverse maintenance environment requiring strong mechanical aptitude, electrical troubleshooting capabilities, resourcefulness, and the ability to work across a wide variety of equipment and facility needs.This position is intended for an experienced maintenance professional who can independently diagnose problems, complete repairs, improve equipment reliability, and serve as a technical resource to production and other members of the Maintenance team. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable troubleshooting production equipment, completing preventive maintenance, assisting with tooling or process improvements, and addressing facility-related needs.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEquipment Maintenance & TroubleshootingDiagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a broad range of industrial production equipment and supporting systems.Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related troubleshooting and repairs.Diagnose equipment failures and determine appropriate corrective action to safely restore equipment to production.Read and interpret electrical schematics, equipment drawings, technical manuals, and related documentation.Troubleshoot motors, drives, sensors, switches, relays, controls, power supplies, and other industrial electrical components.Support CNC and other automated manufacturing equipment, where applicable.Perform equipment installation, modification, alignment, adjustment, and commissioning activities.Assist with fabrication, machining, welding, tooling, fixtures, and equipment modifications based on experience and business needs.Preventive Maintenance & ReliabilityPerform scheduled preventive maintenance inspections and repairs on production equipment and facility systems.Help develop and improve preventive maintenance procedures and schedules.Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend permanent corrective actions rather than relying solely on temporary repairs.Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair history, parts usage, and PM documentation.Identify critical spare parts and assist with maintaining appropriate maintenance inventories.Support efforts to improve equipment uptime, reliability, safety, and overall equipment effectiveness.Production & Engineering SupportPartner with Production, Quality, and other departments to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.Assist with equipment and tooling improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, ergonomics, or equipment reliability.Provide technical input for new equipment, equipment modifications, tooling, and manufacturing processes.Participate in continuous improvement activities and root-cause problem solving.Assist production personnel with equipment setup, adjustments, and troubleshooting as needed.Facility & Building MaintenancePerform and coordinate general facility maintenance and repairs across three West Des Moines manufacturing buildings.Inspect and maintain building systems and infrastructure including doors, lighting, plumbing, compressed air, HVAC-related components, roofs, drains, walls, floors, and other facility systems.Perform minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general repair work within the employee's training and applicable regulatory requirements.Perform routine facility and roof inspections and coordinate repairs or outside contractors when specialized services are required.Assist with snow, weather, grounds, housekeeping, cleanup, and other facility needs when circumstances require Maintenance support.Coordinate with outside contractors and service providers as assigned.Safety & Team ResponsibilitiesFollow OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, electrical safety practices, machine guarding requirements, and company safety policies.Identify unsafe equipment or facility conditions and take appropriate action to correct or escalate concerns.Work collaboratively as part of a four-person Maintenance team, sharing knowledge and assisting other team members as needed.Provide technical guidance and training to less experienced maintenance personnel when appropriate.Respond to urgent equipment and facility issues and appropriately prioritize work based on safety, production impact, and business needs.Maintain work areas, tools, equipment, and maintenance spaces in a safe and organized condition.Perform other maintenance, production support, and facility-related duties as assigned.QualificationsRequiredHigh school diploma or equivalent.Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally between facilities and vendors and occasionally to other Company locations as business needs require.Five or more years of progressively responsible industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.Demonstrated experience independently troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment.Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.Demonstrated industrial electrical troubleshooting experience.Working knowledge of motors, electrical controls, sensors, relays, switches, drives, and related components.Experience with pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems.Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to systematically diagnose equipment failures.Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, electrical diagnostic equipment, and maintenance equipment.Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a small Maintenance team.Willingness and ability to perform both highly technical equipment work and routine facility maintenance as business needs require.PreferredAssociate degree, technical diploma, apprenticeship, or other formal training in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, electromechanical technology, automation, machining, or a related field.PLC troubleshooting experience, particularly Allen-Bradley or similar industrial controls.Experience with VFDs, servo systems, automation, and industrial control systems.CNC equipment maintenance and troubleshooting experience.Machining, welding, fabrication, or tool-and-die experience.Experience supporting tooling, fixtures, dies, molds, or manufacturing process improvements.Experience with CMMS or computerized preventive maintenance systems.Experience in a multi-building or multi-process manufacturing environment.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesThe successful candidate will demonstrate:Broad mechanical and electrical aptitude.Strong troubleshooting instincts and disciplined problem-solving.Ability to determine when a repair can be safely completed internally and when specialized outside support is required.Ability to balance emergency repairs with preventive and planned maintenance.Strong attention to safety and quality.Initiative and ownership of problems through completion.Flexibility to move between production equipment, facility systems, tooling, and improvement projects.Effective communication with production employees, supervisors, engineers, vendors, and contractors.A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to assist wherever needed.Physical & Work Environment RequirementsThis position works primarily in an industrial manufacturing environment and requires regular walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and working around production equipment.The employee must be able to safely use ladders and lifts, access equipment and building areas for inspection and repair, and lift and move materials and equipment consistent with company safety practices. Work may occasionally be performed outdoors, at heights, on rooftops, or in areas exposed to temperature changes, noise, dust, oils, or other conditions typical of a manufacturing environment.Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn as required.Success in This RoleA successful Maintenance Engineer will become a trusted technical resource across all three West Des Moines operations—someone who can be given a difficult equipment or facility problem, systematically determine the cause, develop an appropriate solution, and see the work through to completion while helping strengthen the overall capability of the Maintenance team.