Maintenance Tech II - 2nd Shift - Dubuque, IA

Andersen Corporation; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 41,052 - 48,312; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 (k) Plan with company matching

Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Dubuque, Iowa, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift. Responsibilities include performing multi-skilled maintenance tasks and providing electrical support to ensure productivity and safety. The ideal candidate will possess a 2-year Associate Degree or equivalent experience, with a focus on technical maintenance and troubleshooting skills. This position offers a competitive pay range of $29.80 - $35.07, along with comprehensive benefits including profit sharing and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 year Associate Degree in a related field or equivalent past work experience.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in maintenance functions.
• Basic project management skills.
• Understand, troubleshoot complex electrical/mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide multi-skilled maintenance and electrical support.
• Inspect gears and gear units for lubrication problems.
• Operate manual mill, lathe, and surface grinder.
• Understand parts, function, maintenance of pumps and motors.

Skills

Technical expertise in maintenance functions

Strong customer focus

Basic PC skills (MS Windows)

Project management skills

Understanding of electrical circuits

Education

2 year Associate Degree in a related field

Job description

Maintenance Tech II - 2nd Shift

Andersen Corporation

Summary

At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. The possibility for our employees to achieve their full potential, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live. Our portfolio of brands — Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ — is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector. Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.

Job Description

Join our skilled team as a Maintenance Technician, where you'll provide multi-skilled maintenance and electrical support, ensuring exceptional customer service, quality, and productivity in a TPM and CI environment. You'll play a key role in promoting a safety culture, developing your maintenance skills, and demonstrating respectful workplace behavior. Continuous job-related education is encouraged to help you grow and excel in your career! 2nd Shift: 4x10 - 2:30pm-1:00am (*with an 8% shift differential)

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect gears and gear units for lubrication problems and bearing failure
• Understand types and function of gears, the components and characteristics of gearbox setups, problems with gears and gear boxes, and gearbox overhaul.
• Understand types of shaft misalignment, conditions affecting alignment, measurements and measuring tools for realignment, and methods used for shaft alignment including reverse dial, laser and rim and face.
• Understand types of gaskets and packing, packing glands, and installation of gaskets and packing.
• Understand basic functions of production CNC machining equipment.
• Use necessary hand and power tools to take appropriate action to replace components, make adjustments and recalibrate machinery to resolve issues and restore equipment to operating condition.
• Check and adjust end play, backlash, shaft runout and tooth contact in gearboxes.
• Disassemble and reassemble gearboxes.
• Understand centrifugal and reciprocating compressors.
• Understand the parts, function, maintenance and troubleshooting of typical motors.
• Remove mechanical seals from pumps, examine damaged mechanical seals and install various types of mechanical seals.
• Understand types and functions, installation, lubrication, maintenance, causes of failure, and replacement of sliding surface and roller contact bearings.
• Operate manual mill, lathe, and surface grinder to produce quality part.
• Maintain and troubleshoot, disassemble and reassemble hydraulic and pneumatic valves.
• Understand parts, function, maintenance and overhaul of reciprocating and rotary positive displacement pumps, and single and multistage centrifugal pumps.
• Understand pipe sizing and materials of construction, characteristics of pipe joints and fittings, and how to calculate pipe length, measure, cut and thread pipe.
• Measure and analyze vibration in equipment using transducers, vibration meters and vibration analyzers to determine cause of malfunction.
• Read pneumatic system diagrams.

Qualifications And Skills

• 2 year Associate Degree in a related field or equivalent past work experience.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in maintenance functions.
• Strong customer focus.
• Basic PC skills (MS Windows).
• Continued technical training required each year.
• Basic project management skills.
• (Elec) Working towards a Class A Journeyman license if in the electrical program.
• Understand the hazards of and working on electrical components.
• Understand, troubleshoot and problem solve issues of basic complexity in advanced electrical/mechanical systems (PLC, Drives, Servo, HMI, CNC, etc.).
• Test and perform preventative maintenance.
• Understand basic electrical circuits and safety requirements.
• Understand basic function of PLC, drives and controls.

Physical Requirements Summary

• Some heavy lifting required to replace motors, pumps, extruder screws, etc., at low frequency. Equipment is provided to move/manipulate heavy components.
• Occasionally lift/carry objects up to 100 pounds.
• Occasionally squat, crawl, reach above shoulders, kneel and balance.
• Requires repetitive action such as simple staring, grasping, firm grasping, and fine manipulating. (includes right and left hands).
• Outside work required.
• Working with various chemicals.
• High work from, ladders and platforms.
• Working in confined space conditions.
• Wearing the proper PPE.
• Handling hazardous waste wearing the appropriate PPE.
• Working near energized electric circuits.
• Working near/on hot equipment/materials.

Pay Range

$29.80 - $35.07

Culture And Benefits

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities
• PROFIT SHARING: In 2025 Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $3,500 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate Profit Sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.

EEOC EMPLOYER

EEOC EMPLOYER: Andersen is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experiences will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.