Maintenance Tech

Evapco; Lake View (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Ownership Plan

Profit Sharing

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Evapco is seeking a maintenance technician to service and repair production machinery and facility equipment. The role includes responding to emergency maintenance calls, performing plumbing, welding, electrical work, and general shop tasks while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

You will document work in MPulse, perform preventive maintenance, and support various shop operations. The candidate should have a strong mechanical background, basic electrical knowledge, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background in an industrial setting with pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Basic electrical knowledge and willingness to learn single and three phase power (480V).
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Experience with precision measuring tools like calipers or micrometers.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production machinery and equipment.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls after hours.
• Keep a neat, orderly work area and comply with shop guidelines.
• Perform plumbing, welding, construction, and electrical tasks as needed.
• Document work and parts used using MPulse software.
• Carry out scheduled PMs and routine grounds/ facility maintenance.
• Assist in other shop areas and ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanical background

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical knowledge

Lockout/Tagout

Reading engineering drawings

Caliper/Micrometer

Team player

Safety-minded

Job description

Maintenance and repair of production and facility equipment.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Basic troubleshooting and repair production machinery.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls during off hours.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
• Performs plumbing, welding, construction, and electrical projects.
• Assist in other areas of the shop as required.
• Abide by all shop guidelines.
• Maintaining, inspection, repairing all production machinery, equipment, vehicles, tools, and tooling.
• Utilization of MPulse software to document work done, and inventory used on repairs.
• Utilization of MPulse software to procure repair parts and supplies.
• Perform scheduled PM on a regular basis based on MPulse scheduling.
• Performs periodic grounds and facility maintenance as required.
• Responsible for the janitorial and lawn services as needed.
• Responsible for snow removal using plow trucks and/or skid loader. Can be called in off hours.
• Responsible for salting parking lots and outside production areas when needed.
• Participates in and completes recommendations from the safety committee.

Position Challenges & Latitude:

• Willingness to learn.
• Adherence to company policies and work rules, as well as ensuring a safe work environment is maintained.
• Maintain a cheerful and positive attitude.
• Be a great team player.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience:

• Strong mechanical background in an industrial setting which includes pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Must have basic electrical knowledge and willingness to learn single and three phase power including 480 volts.
• Able to use and electrical meter.
• Know, understand, and use lockout tagout.
• Take any in-house or outside training as required.
• Read and understand engineering drawings.
• Able to use precision measuring instruments such as a caliper or micrometer.
• Strong mechanical inclination.
• Good fabrication skills such as welding, drilling, and basic machine work.
• Be a self-starter that can work without supervision.
• Must meet all quality and quantity standards of the job.
• Must know and comply with all safety procedures dealing with the equipment, department, shop wide and personal safety. Be a champion of safety.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and willing to pick up parts and material.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Constant standing, bending, walking, and working with hands.
• Generally, works at ground level, but requires periodic working at up to thirty-five feet on ladders, scaffolding, or lifts.
• Constant lifting of many different parts, tools, and assemblies.
• Some work requires crawling or shimmying beneath or within equipment and vehicles.
• Requires good mechanical hand coordination.

Evapco’s Summary of Pay & Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
• Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
• (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Pay
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election