Maintenance Technician

True North Consultants, Inc.; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. in Charles City, Iowa is seeking a Maintenance Technician to disassemble, repair, and reassemble production machines and lead maintenance projects on plant equipment.

Eligibility requires 2-4 years vocational training or 6+ years related maintenance experience, electrical certification, and comfort with 240–480V systems and CNC equipment. Strong reading of schematics and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years vocational training or 6+ years maintenance experience
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred
• Electrical certification is REQUIRED
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, blueprints, memos
• Maintenance troubleshooting experience with production equipment

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots all manual and CNC equipment to identify problems and perform repairs
• Performs preventative maintenance on all production equipment as specified in work orders
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used
• Work with voltage of 240v-480v and diagnose motor controls on 3-phase equipment
• Read schematics and implement control changes for refurbishments
• Repair equipment by replacing defective parts and testing repairs
• Identify parts needed for repair and obtain quotes
• Relocate machinery as needed within the plant
• Lead or coordinate with contractors and junior staff during maintenance projects
• Assist in other maintenance areas as needed

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

PLC knowledge

Reading schematics

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Vocational training or related maintenance experience

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Charles City, Iowa

Salary: $35-40/hour

Job Summary of the Maintenance Technician: The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for disassemble, repairing, and reassembling production machines used at the plant. The Maintenance Tech will also be involved in special project duties.

Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician:

• Troubleshoots all manual and CNC equipment to identify problem & perform repairs.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all production equipment as specified in the work order instructions.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs performed, and parts used for accountability and future reference.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of programmable logic controls.
• Performs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic repair work on plant equipment and CNC’s.
• Work with voltage of 240v-480v.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot motor controls on 3-phase equipment and control circuits.
• Troubleshoots and repairs machine malfunctions and mechanical problems.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand schematics.
• Designs and implements needed controls for new or refurbish projects.
• Helps initiate equipment procedures when updates have been instigated.
• Repairs equipment by removing defective parts, replacing with new or usable, test to see if repair was adequate.
• Responsible for identifying parts needed for repair and getting quotes to purchase the parts.
• Relocates machinery when needed.
• Makes repairs to various units within the plant such as heating, cooling, test equipment.
• Helps in other areas of maintenance when needed.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide junior team members or coordinate with external contractors effectively.

Education & Experience Requirements of the Maintenance Technician:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 2- 4 years vocational training or a minimum of 6 years’ experience in a related maintenance field.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Electrical Certification is REQUIRED!
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, blueprints, correspondence and memos.
• Prior maintenance troubleshooting experience with production equipment.