Maintenance Technician

Henderson Products, Inc.; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Products, a leader in heavy-duty work truck equipment, is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Manchester, IA. This role involves maintaining and repairing production machinery, ensuring optimal operation and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have industrial maintenance experience and strong mechanical skills. Enjoy competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

IMMEDIATE Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Quarterly Retention Incentive Bonus

401K with generous match

$250 Annual Fitness Reimbursement

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Industrial Maintenance experience required.
• Capable of operating hand, power and specialized tools.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on production machines and facility equipment.
• Execute emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance.
• Use hand and power tools to diagnose and fix equipment issues.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Forklift certification

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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Join Henderson Products Inc., located in Manchester, IA! We are the North American leader in the design, manufacture and up fit of multi-purpose equipment for heavy-duty work trucks specializing in snow and ice control and “Keeping America’s Roads Safe!”

This position could be on Day or Night Shift, based on applicant preference.

DAY SHIFT - 5:00AM TO 3:00PM OR NIGHT SHIFT - 3:30PM to 1:30PM

HOW WE DO IT: Grow, Improve, and Engage is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are our Core Values and are How We Win in the marketplace. The Winning Behaviors are what each Douglas Dynamics employee does to support the success of our company. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way! Our Winning Behaviors are:

• Be Customer & Results Driven
• Anticipate the Possibilities
• Collaborate & Care
• Communicate Responsibly
• Develop Self & Others
• Get Better Every Day
  
  

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE: As a Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for executing work orders and projects to support production and safety requirements. The Maintenance Technician plays a key role in minimizing equipment downtime, enhancing quality, and optimizing schedule performance through continuous improvement initiatives.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Travel to Upfit & Service Centers (USC’s) to assist with projects as needed.
• Flexible work schedule and ability to share “On Call” responsibilities during off hours.
• Ability to communicate with Equipment Service Techs to troubleshoot and limit downtime issues.
• Must have knowledge of buildings, grounds, and equipment used at Henderson Products.
• May be assigned related duties other than those specified.
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of Industrial Maintenance experience.
• Preferred knowledge – mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, HVAC, hydraulic, and welding background.
• Construction background knowledge a plus.
• Capable of operating hand, power and specialized tools.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
• Certified or ability to be certified in operating forklift, skid loader, man lift, tugger, etc.
• Knowledge of computers and operating systems
  

Education Requirements

• High School Graduate
  
  

What We Offer You

• IMMEDIATE Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay (11 Paid Holidays)
• Quarterly Retention Incentive Bonus – equal to $1 for every regular hour worked and $1.50 for every overtime hour worked.
• Additional Paid Time Off for Attendance
• A comprehensive suite of benefits; including Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, & more.
• 401K with generous match and immediate vesting
• $250 Annual Fitness Reimbursement
• Safety Shoe/Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Tons of development opportunities
• MUCH MORE!
  
  

Working Conditions

• Bending, lifting, standing, heights, and confined spaces
• Exposure to temperature fluctuation, noise and weld & grinding smoke when working in production area.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  
  

Our focus on integrity, teamwork, and high performance creates an ideal work environment for every one of our employees.

We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Discover our opportunities and come see all the ways you can do more at Douglas Dynamics.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Douglas Dynamics, LLC does not discriminate against qualified applicants in hiring based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

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