Maintenance Technician - Equipment Support

Vermeer Corporation; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support their equipment maintenance needs. The role involves performing preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of systems while ensuring a positive customer experience. Candidates should have some experience in trades or related education and be eager to learn in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of maintenance experience or related education.
• Familiarity with hand and power tools.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on various equipment.
• Support the repair and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Create and maintain accurate records in the maintenance system.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Troubleshooting

Mechanical Skills

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Electrical Systems

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's degree in Basic Trades

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Equipment Maintenance

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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.

Job Summary

Work Shift

1 - First Shift

Are you the type of technically minded person who enjoys working with your hands and fixing or repairing 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 learn how 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 operators, leaders, and peers.
• Accurately enter data into maintenance business system (Thrive).
• Perform basic maintenance functions of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical repair in partnership. with or under the guidance of managers or senior/experienced maintenance technicians.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum 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 trouble shooting and problem-solving techniques.
• Effectively communicate with managers, suppliers, and customers.
• Perform basic Microsoft Office skills and ability to learn to operate the computerized maintenance system.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction, Farming, and Machinery Manufacturing

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