Maintenance Technician II — Equipment & Facility Reliability

Virnig Manufacturing; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO including vacation and holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Virnig Manufacturing, Fort Madison, IA, is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to support our manufacturing operations. This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving equipment, systems, and facilities to keep production running safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude and experience in an industrial environment, with the ability to work independently while supporting production needs and contributing to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical, vocational, or trade school training preferred.
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance required.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Forklift and hoist experience required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Understanding of OSHA regulations and workplace safety practices.
• Experience with welding, HVAC, PLCs, or industrial controls is a plus.
• Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, or on-call as needed.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance & Repair: Perform maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment including lasers, press brakes, CNC machines, and other production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain and repair electric, pneumatic, and manual tools.
• Perform preventative maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, modifications, and installations.
• Facility & Infrastructure Maintenance: Maintain building systems including doors, dock plates, lighting, HVAC systems, air handling equipment, air lines, and plumbing systems.
• Perform grounds maintenance and general facility upkeep as needed.
• Support shop layout changes and facility improvements.
• Material Handling Equipment: Maintain and repair forklifts, hoists, jibs, clamps, slings, and other lifting equipment.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on material handling equipment.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow lockout/tagout procedures during maintenance activities.
• Conduct and document daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual safety inspections.
• Support OSHA compliance and company safety initiatives.
• Communicate safety expectations with contractors and vendors.
• Documentation & Team Support: Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.
• Track maintenance activities, costs, and equipment history.
• Communicate equipment issues and repair status to leaders and production teams.
• Work closely with production personnel to minimize downtime and maintain workflow.
• Assist production teams as needed.
• Support other maintenance team members in completing projects and repairs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Time management

Communication

Teamwork & leadership

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical, vocational, or trade school training preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Blueprints & schematics

Job description

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