Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

6AM City, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support daily plant operations by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and setup of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.

The role ensures production equipment runs safely and efficiently, including injection molding and automation systems, while minimizing downtime and driving continuous improvement in a modern manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions and schematics in English.
• Demonstrated ability to perform and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs as part of daily maintenance activities.
• Experience with injection molding machines and related auxiliary equipment.
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day preventive maintenance, repair, machine setup, and troubleshooting on facility and manufacturing equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production to minimize downtime and maintain output.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance and service on production equipment during planned machine service windows.
• Dismantle equipment using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Troubleshoot machinery and equipment issues to support production staff and restore equipment to proper operation.
• Observe mechanical devices and equipment and listen to operating sounds to determine proper functioning and identify causes of trouble.
• Install, adjust, and repair production equipment and special-purpose machines as needed to support changing production requirements.
• Operate forklifts, hoists, and hand tools in a safe and efficient manner while handling production materials and components.
• Set up and start up molding machines and verify that products meet established quality standards.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot processing equipment, resolve processing problems, and document process changes as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on production and facility equipment and record activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify that all molds, auxiliary equipment, materials, and injection molding machines are set up in accordance with SOP and VOP to meet quality and production goals.
• Support automation systems, including industrial automation and robotics, to maintain consistent and reliable production.
• Apply lockout/tagout procedures to ensure equipment is safely isolated during maintenance and repair activities.
• Assist with or perform basic welding and fabrication work when needed to repair or modify equipment and fixtures.
• Collaborate with other maintenance technicians and production staff to prioritize work, resolve issues, and improve equipment performance.
• Use CMMS software to log work orders, track maintenance activities, and manage preventive maintenance schedules.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Lockout/Tagout

Forklift operation

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

CMMS software

Welding

PLC troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician supports daily plant operations by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and setup of manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This role ensures production equipment runs safely, efficiently, and reliably, including injection molding and automation systems, while minimizing downtime and supporting continuous improvement in a modern manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day preventive maintenance, repair, machine setup, and troubleshooting on facility and manufacturing equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production to minimize downtime and maintain output.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance and service on production equipment during planned machine service windows.
• Dismantle equipment using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Troubleshoot machinery and equipment issues to support production staff and restore equipment to proper operation.
• Observe mechanical devices and equipment and listen to operating sounds to determine proper functioning and identify causes of trouble.
• Install, adjust, and repair production equipment and special-purpose machines as needed to support changing production requirements.
• Operate forklifts, hoists, and hand tools in a safe and efficient manner while handling production materials and components.
• Set up and start up molding machines and verify that products meet established quality standards.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot processing equipment, resolve processing problems, and document process changes as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on production and facility equipment and record activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify that all molds, auxiliary equipment, materials, and injection molding machines are set up in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Visual Operating Procedures (VOP) to meet quality and production goals.
• Support automation systems, including industrial automation and robotics, to maintain consistent and reliable production.
• Apply lockout/tagout procedures to ensure equipment is safely isolated during maintenance and repair activities.
• Assist with or perform basic welding and fabrication work when needed to repair or modify equipment and fixtures.
• Collaborate with other maintenance technicians and production staff to prioritize work, resolve issues, and improve equipment performance.
• Use Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, when applicable, to log work orders, track maintenance activities, and manage preventive maintenance schedules.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job as assigned on a temporary or permanent basis.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, or equivalent trade school experience.
• Previous equipment maintenance experience, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions and schematics in English.
• Demonstrated ability to perform and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs as part of daily maintenance activities.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical systems, including disassembly, repair, and reassembly of production equipment.
• Experience working with electrical systems, including exposure to 480V equipment.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Experience supporting manufacturing equipment such as injection molding machines and related auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues in a production environment.
• Familiarity with automation systems and industrial equipment used in manufacturing.
• Understanding of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) principles and preventive maintenance processes.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, hoists, and other material-handling equipment, as required by the role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Preferred knowledge of mold changes, hydraulics, plastic processing, and electrical and injection molding equipment.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and working with PLC-controlled equipment.
• Experience with HMI (Hum