Maintenance Technician

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is hiring a Maintenance Technician for their 2nd shift operation. This role involves performing preventative maintenance, managing emergency repairs, and ensuring safety compliance within the plant environment. Ideal candidates should have experience with industrial machinery, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a strong commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial cranes and crane controls.
• Ability to read hydraulic and electrical blueprints.
• Familiarity with CMMS software to track maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly preventive maintenance and crane inspections.
• Handle emergency breakdowns on 2nd shift.
• Communicate effectively with the first shift team.

Skills

Trustworthiness

Motivation

Teamwork

Basic system troubleshooting

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Drivers license

Job description

About Us:

Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, USA, Afinitas is the global market leader for pipe and precast concrete equipment, forming systems and concrete accessories used to build the world’s critical transportation, water and utility infrastructure systems. Afinitas is known for the innovative technologies and services it provides through its trusted HawkeyePedershaab, BFS, New Hampton Metal Fab and other well-known brands, which customers have relied upon for decades. Afinitas is a part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment arm of Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

AFINITAS, a local Mediapolis, IA company, is HIRING a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician!

2nd Shift Hours: 2:45 pm-12:45 am Monday-Thursday and includes a $2 an hour shift differential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be a trustworthy, motivated self-starter who can work as part of a team or unsupervised
• Perform Monthly PM’s (Crane and other equipment)
• Focused on crane repairs and inspections
• Handle all emergency breakdowns on 2nd shift
• Basic system troubleshooting on electrical motors, three phase controls
• Working with electric motors, conveying systems, pneumatic devices, and electrical controls
• Operating manufacturing equipment and other shop equipment
• Communicate with 1st shift via daily emails as well as through CMMS maintenance software
• Any other assigned duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be comfortable working in/on scissor lifts and boom lifts to 35’
• Experience with industrial cranes and crane controls
• Experience with overhead crane, forklift repair, MIG welders, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, general building maintenance, basic CNC machine troubleshooting.
• The ability to read hydraulic and electrical blueprints
• Ability to comply with all safety requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; able to handle shifting priorities and deadlines; able to properly prioritize.
• Experience with personal computers, networking, and windows-based software.
• Must be able to operate CMMS software to track maintenance work
• Have good housekeeping habits and strict adherence to safety.
• Take personal ownership and pride in the quality of work.
• Ability to comply will all work-related deadlines and be available as needed for overtime.
• Drivers license
• Willing to assist in our areas as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in a plant/manufacturing environment that involves the use of industrial machinery and chemicals. Employees must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at the location.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

Afinitas

About Us

Throughout Barry-Wehmiller, we hold ourselves to a unique measure of success: by the way we touch the lives of people. It’s that vision that drives us in creating world-class experiences and solutions for our customers and unites us around our common goal—to use the power of our business to build a better world.