Maintenance Technician (Relocation Assistance Available)

Nationwide Technical Search; Victor (IA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

Nationwide Technical Search is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician in Grinnell, IA to support manufacturing operations onsite. The role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility systems and production equipment in a safe, orderly manner.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, schematic reading, and collaboration across shifts to drive lean improvements; relocation assistance and full benefits are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fundamental knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Fabrication and mechanical skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on plant facilities and production equipment.
• Assist with and execute scheduled preventive maintenance; maintain equipment records, schematics, and files.
• Complete work in accordance with safety standards and regulatory requirements (IOSHA, NEC, JIC, IDNR).
• Collaborate across shifts on lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain inventory of repair parts, complete required documentation using a PC, work with external vendors/contractors, and guide maintenance apprentices.
• Flexibility to adjust shifts as needed; physical requirements include lifting up to 75 lbs, frequent standing/bending/kneeling, working at elevated heights on ladders, and obtaining/maintaining a fork truck certification.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic

Pneumatic

Mechanical skills

Schematic reading

Fabrication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maintenance Technician (Relocation Assistance Available)

Maintenance Technician

Grinnell, IA

Onsite

Permanent/Direct Hire

Full Benefits

Relocation Assistance Available

$31-$35 /hour

Supports manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility systems and production equipment in a safe and orderly manner.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Equipment & Facility Repair: Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on plant facilities and production equipment.
• Preventive Maintenance: Assist with and execute scheduled preventive maintenance programs; maintain accurate equipment records, schematics, and files.
• Safety & Compliance: Complete all work in accordance with safety standards and regulatory requirements (IOSHA, NEC, JIC, IDNR).
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate across shifts on lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives.
• Operations Support: Maintain inventory of repair parts, complete required documentation using a PC, work with external vendors/contractors, and guide maintenance apprentices.
• Work Requirements: Flexibility to adjust shifts as needed. Physical requirements include lifting up to 75 lbs, frequent standing/bending/kneeling, working at elevated heights on ladders, and obtaining/maintaining a fork truck certification.

Key Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical Skills: Fundamental knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. Fabrication and mechanical skills required.
• Documentation & Software: Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office); ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and technical manuals.