Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

ESPO Corporation; Maquoketa (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ESPO Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician for their Iowa location, responsible for electrical and mechanical troubleshooting of production facilities. Candidates must demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills, a high school diploma, and 2-3 years of relevant experience.

The role requires regional travel (25%-50%) and involves preventive maintenance management and equipment documentation. A proactive approach and ability to work independently are preferred. Join a diverse team committed to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must have strong troubleshooting/diagnostic work skills.
• Minimum two to three years related experience or equivalent education.
• Must be able to travel regionally for overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical devices and systems.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks and document activities.
• Assist in maintaining inventory levels for spare parts.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Pumps and pneumatics understanding

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computerized maintenance records

Job description

Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

Location: Maquoketa, IA
Permanent/Direct Hire

Our client, a worldwide Agri‑Food ingredient manufacturer, wants to expand their corporate team by adding a new Maintenance Technician to their Iowa location. Must be able to travel regionally (~25%-50%) for overnight stays and maintain valid travel documents such as a driver’s license.

Summary: Electrical/Mechanical troubleshooting of primary production plant and supply facilities including equipment troubleshooting, general maintenance, installation, upgrade, and maintenance to support company’s quality standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Fabricates needed repair parts and other items by using maintenance shop machinery and equipment.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, electrical code specifications and schematics in order to effectively troubleshoot, maintain and repair equipment.
• Diagnose, locate the cause of, and repair malfunctioning systems and components using test equipment.
• Ensures proper completion of preventive maintenance requirements.
• Assists to develop and improve current preventive maintenance instructions and practices.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with all directives, procedures, rules, and regulations related to personal safety, manufacturing practices and protection of the products.
• Properly completes maintenance records as required to document the maintenance process. These include, but are not limited to: Work Orders, Hot Work Permits, Confined Space Entry Permits, Clean Tags, High Care Intervention forms, Parts order Log, and Inventory use sheets.
• Uses computerized records to document maintenance activities.
• Assists in maintaining adequate spare equipment, parts, and supply inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing requests for needed equipment and identifying and up‑channeling shortages.
• Required to be on call on a rotating basis for maintenance coverage of operational hours outside of normally assigned work hours.
• Travels to supply sites as needed to perform maintenance, training, and troubleshooting of collection systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to travel regionally (~25%-50%) for overnight stays and maintain valid travel documents such as a driver’s license.
• Strong troubleshooting/diagnostic work.
• Strong understanding of pumps/pneumatics.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and
• Minimum two to three years related experience, or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong electrical/mechanical aptitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing environment experience with liquid products preferred.
• Ability to manage time effectively, work independently and display solid follow‑up techniques.
• Exceptional problem solving & organizational skills; works proactively, able to multi‑task.
• Proficient computer skills.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity within our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law.