Maintenance Technician

QPS Employment Group; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group in Fairfield, IA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair heavy industrial equipment in a 1st shift role. You will work with induction furnaces, molding lines, conveyors, and welders, following LOTO procedures and documenting repairs.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, 2–3 years of industrial maintenance experience, and familiarity with electrical schematics, VFDs, and welding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or vocational training preferred in related field.
• Experience in industrial maintenance in foundry/steel/metals environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair heavy industrial production equipment including furnaces, molding lines, conveyors, and cranes.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system failures.
• Rebuild/replace components such as bearings, gearboxes, motors, pumps, belts, pulleys, and rollers.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance per programs.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections: gauges, oil, temp, vibration, condition.
• Change filters, inspect drive belts, monitor fluids, lubricate.
• Use welding (stick, MIG, TIG) to repair machinery/structure.
• Fabricate guards, brackets, supports, and rigging components.
• Operate fabrication tools: band saws, mag drills, grinders.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures and zero-energy verification.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records of repairs and parts.
• Wear PPE and follow safety standards.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical schematics

Hydraulic & pneumatic

Repair troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Assoc./vocational in industrial automation

Tools

Digital multimeter

Electrical testing devices

Welding equipment

Blueprints and diagrams

Job description

Position Title: Maintenance Technician Salary: $41,600-$62,400 per year Shift: 1st Hours: 7:00am-4:00pm

Location: Fairfield, IA

This is a 1st shift, direct hire position.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair heavy industrial production equipment including induction furnaces, molding lines, sand mixers, conveyors, shot blasters, pour ladles, and overhead cranes.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system failures.
• Rebuild and replace faulty components including bearings, gearboxes, motors, pumps, belts, pulleys, and rollers.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities according to maintenance management programs.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections, including checking gauges, oil levels, temperatures, vibration indicators, and general equipment condition.
• Change industrial filters, inspect drive belts, monitor fluid levels, and perform lubrication tasks.
• Utilize welding equipment including stick, MIG, and TIG welding processes to repair machinery, structures, and foundry fixtures.
• Fabricate machine guards, brackets, supports, and specialty rigging components.
• Operate fabrication equipment including band saws, mag drills, grinders, and related shop tools.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and zero-energy verification protocols before performing maintenance activities.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records, documenting repairs, parts utilized, troubleshooting steps, and root-cause findings.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and maintain compliance with company safety standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or vocational training in industrial automation, electro-mechanical technology, maintenance mechanics, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in a foundry, steel mill, metals facility, or heavy manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience using digital multimeters and electrical testing devices.
• Ability to troubleshoot 480V three-phase power systems, electric motors, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Strong hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry 50-75 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work throughout an 8-to-12-hour shift.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and around heavy industrial equipment.
• Ability to work in high-heat, dusty, and noisy environments.

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