Mechanical/Electrical Technician

Loparex; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K and retirement enhancement plan

11 paid holidays

Uniforms

Safety shoe allowance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Loparex LLC in Iowa City seeks a skilled electrician/mechanic to maintain and repair paper conversion machinery, focusing on safety, reliability, and uptime. You will perform preventative maintenance and handle electrical/electronic control systems used in manufacturing.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, modifying drawings with AutoCAD, and using a CMMS for work orders. The role supports cross-functional teams and involves a 12-hour rotating night shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in Electrical/Instrumentation or related technical field.
• Experience in industrial electrical/mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics and manuals.
• Proficient with CMMS and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical and mechanical troubleshooting for paper conversion equipment.
• Maintain production machinery to maximize uptime and safety.
• Identify safety concerns and support safety programs.
• Read schematics and modify drawings with AutoCAD as needed.
• Complete work orders for E&I group and support process improvements.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in Electrical & Instrumentation

Tools

AutoCAD

CMMS

Multimeter

Power tools

Job description

• Services plant support systems (air compressors, chillers, boiler, HVAC)

Join Our Team and Shape the Future of Release Liners! Loparex LLC, a global leader in release liner manufacturing, is seeking dedicated and driven individuals to join our Iowa City team. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a stable and growing company, this is your opportunity! This position is responsible for electrical and mechanical work scope to ensure equipment safety, reliability, and up time. Responsible for performing effective preventative maintenance activities, corrective activities, installing, modifying new and existing electrical/electronic control system, mechanical components and systems used for all manufacturing operations at Loparex.

What You'll Do:

• Provides skilled electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and support for paper conversion machinery in an industrial environment.
• Responsible for keeping production machinery operating. Identifies mechanical problems and determines the appropriate repair procedures and initiates requests for parts needed.
• Highly involved in identifying and correcting safety concerns; participates in safety program and adheres to all rules and procedures.
• Services plant support systems (air compressors, chillers, boiler, HVAC)
• Works alongside safety, production, process and maintenance departments to drive continuous improvement.
• Safe working knowledge of low voltage systems up to 480 VAC/3-Phase and 600 VDC
• Ability to troubleshoot motor control systems consisting of starter circuits and drive applications. Typical drives include AB PowerFlex, Yaskawa, Siemens and Magnatek
• Effectively read electrical schematics for control systems and power distribution. Also creates and modifies drawings using AutoCAD.
• Utilizes multi-meter, process meter and various electrical tools to perform electrical testing.
• Completes work orders assigned to the E&I group for troubleshooting, repair, installations, and process improvements.
• Operates forklift, platform lift and sky jack as needed.
• Basic computer usage of MS Office tools and familiar with installing/running software used for communicating with field devices.

We're Looking For:

• Ability to work as an electrician in a factory environment.
• Two-year degree of Applied Science or associate degree in a technical field that relates to Electrical and Instrumentation
• Previous experience provides the qualifications to perform the job duties.
• Ability and skill to use a wide variety of diagnostic and repair tools.
• Ability to read and follow electrical and mechanical schematics, technical manuals, drawings, and regulatory books.
• Solid computer skills to include Excel, Word, Outlook and use of a CMMS system
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to weld and use cutting torch.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Required to provide tools/toolbox.
• Must have the ability to wear personal protective equipment including ear plugs, safety glasses, gloves, and steel toe shoes

Shift available:

• 12-hour rotating night shifts (7PM-7AM).
• Rotating schedule, including every other weekend, or rotating day off.

Why Join Loparex?

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
  • 401K and retirement enhancement plan
• Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays
• Employee Perks: Uniforms, safety shoe allowance, and wellness reimbursement.
• Stable long-term employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Must pass all three pre-employment testings. (Lifting test, drug test, and background check.)