Maintenance Technician - Equipment

Vermeer Corporation; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation in Iowa seeks a hands-on Maintenance Technician on the third shift to perform preventative maintenance and support repairs across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems in production.

You will work under guidance, ensure safety, and strive to keep production flowing by delivering reliable equipment and accurate maintenance records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/HiSet or equivalent required.
• Two years of basic trades maintenance experience.
• Experience reading blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Willingness to work Third Shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment such as hoists and weld systems.
• Support repair of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Record maintenance activities in Thrive.
• Adhere to safety protocols and LOTO practices.

Skills

Maintenance basics

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/HiSet

Associate’s degree in basic trades preferred

Tools

Thrive

Hand tools

Power tools

Volt meters

Job description

Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

Work Shift

3 - Third Shift

Job Summary

Are you the type of technically minded person who enjoys working with your hands to fix or repair equipment? In this role you will not only perform preventative maintenance within manufacturing, but you will support the repair and maintenance needs of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and/or electrical systems supporting production. We’re looking for a customer-focused team player who is excited to perform work that directly impacts the success of the production team.

What You’ll Do

• Perform and accurately record scheduled preventative maintenance procedures on a variety of equipment including, but not limited to, hoists, paint systems, machining centers, and weld systems.
• Create a positive customer experience when working with mentors, peers, and internal customers.
• Accurately utilize the maintenance data system Thrive.
• Perform basic maintenance functions of troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical equipment in partnership, with, or under the guidance of managers or senior/experienced maintenance technicians in assigned maintenance systems, while adhering to safety protocols as an Authorized Lockout/Tagout Team Member and, when applicable, as an Electrically Qualified Team Member.

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma/HiSet and a minimum of two years of basic trades (maintenance of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and/or electrical systems)/manufacturing experience; or associate’s degree in basic trades preferred; or equivalent combination of education/experience required; experience working within Vermeer manufacturing, preferred.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate hand and power tools, volt meters, read blueprints and electrical schematics, write intra-departmental communication, and apply concepts of basic math.
• Utilize troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques.
• Effectively communicate with mentors, peers, and internal customers.
• Perform basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to utilize Thrive, obtain LO/TO authorization, and become certified as an Electrically Qualified team member.

Travel

• No travel is expected of this position.

Essential Functions

• Standing: Continuously
• Sitting: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Hand Coordination: At least average/bilateral
• Twisting: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)
• Bending: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)
• Elevated Work: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)
• Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Pulling: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• Pushing: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• RH Grip: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• LH Grip: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• RH Pinch : Rarely (up to 20 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)
• LH Pinch : Rarely (up to 20 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)
• Floor to Waist Lift: Rarely (up to 80 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs)
• Horizontal Lift: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• Waist to Crown Lift: Rarely (up to 50 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs)

Work Location

ONSITE: A team member’s day-to-day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at [phone] or at [e-mail].

Interested? We’d love to get to know you.