Maintenance Link Manufacturing, Ltd.

Northwest Iowa Community College; Sioux Center, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid hands-on experience

Mentorship from maintenance pros

Potential full-time opportunities

Job summary

Link is offering a paid, hands-on opportunity for students to gain real-world maintenance experience. You will work with production equipment, learn to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, and receive mentorship from experienced maintenance professionals.

Flexible scheduling and a pathway to full-time roles after graduation are highlighted, with emphasis on applying classroom skills in a practical setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a community college or technical program (maintenance, industrial technology, mechatronics, etc.)
• Strong willingness to learn and grow
• Reliable, dependable, and eager to gain experience
• Ability to read or willingness to learn to read schematics and manuals
• Basic troubleshooting or mechanical aptitude (training provided)
• Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues
• Support unscheduled repairs to help minimize downtime
• Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance on production equipment
• Read and learn to interpret equipment manuals and work orders
• Help with equipment installations and facility updates
• Contribute ideas for process improvement
• Follow safety procedures and maintain clean work areas

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Mechanical aptitude

Detail-oriented

Willingness to learn

Education

Currently enrolled in or recently completed a community college or technical program

Job description

Schedule

Monday – Friday
Flexible scheduling options may be available for students.

Start Your Career with Link!

Are you a student at a community college or technical program looking to gain hands‑on experience in maintenance, manufacturing, or skilled trades? At Link, we offer a supportive environment where you can apply what you’re learning in class and grow your career.

Our goal is to be a healthy organization that is great to work for, do business with, and to own. We believe our people make the difference—and that includes students who are just getting started.

What You’ll Gain

Real-world, hands‑on experience with production equipment
Opportunities to apply technical skills learned in class
Mentorship from experienced maintenance professionals
Career development and potential full‑time opportunities after graduation

Key Responsibilities

• – Assist with troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues
• – Support unscheduled repairs to help minimize downtime
• – Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance on production equipment
• – Read and learn to interpret equipment manuals and work orders
• – Help with equipment installations and facility updates
• – Contribute ideas for process improvement
• – Follow safety procedures and maintain clean work areas

Qualifications

• – Currently enrolled in or recently completed a community college or technical program (maintenance, industrial technology, mechatronics, etc.)
• – Strong willingness to learn and grow
• – Reliable, dependable, and eager to gain experience
• – Ability to read or willingness to learn to read schematics and manuals
• – Basic troubleshooting or mechanical aptitude (training provided)
• Strong attention to detail

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must pass a pre-placement drug screen and physical

Why Link is a Great Fit for Students

• Climate-controlled (air-conditioned) facility
• Flexible, student-friendly environment
• Paid, hands‑on experience in your field of study
• Opportunities to transition into full‑time roles after graduation
• Supportive, team-oriented culture focused on growth

Our Promise

At Link, we are committed to delivering great products, superior service, and outstanding quality—while investing in the next generation of skilled workers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Link is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workplace.