Maintenance Technician - Equipment (2nd Shift)

Vermeer Corporation; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation in Pella, IA is seeking a capable maintenance technician on second shift to support the production team and equipment reliability.

You will perform preventive maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with mentors and peers to ensure uptime and quality. This role emphasizes safety and hands-on repair excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or HiSet; two years of basic trades experience preferred.
• Associates degree in basic trades is a plus; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Willingness to work second shift and learn Vermeer processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment including hoists, paint systems, machining centers, and weld systems.
• Create a positive experience working with mentors, peers, and internal customers.
• Record maintenance procedures accurately using Thrive CMMS.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical equipment with guidance as needed.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Electrical systems

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma/HiSet

Associate’s degree in basic trades (preferred)

Tools

Thrive CMMS

Electrical meters

Blueprints & schematics

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

2 - Second 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].