Plant Maintenance Technician

Cemstone; Fort Dodge (IA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cemstone in Fort Dodge, IA is hiring a Maintenance Technician (Full-Time). This position requires a valid Class A CDL and involves welding, grinding, torch cutting, and preventive plant maintenance. You will work with plant staff to keep equipment running smoothly and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Strong communication, mechanical aptitude, and basic computer skills are essential. Candidates should be able to follow safety policies and collaborate across departments to minimize

Qualifications

• High school diploma or vocational/technical degree required.
• 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• Experience with machine operators and plant production workers.
• Mechanically inclined with troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and multitask.
• Welding, electrical and mechanical experience in an industrial environment.
• Follow safety policies and OSHA/NEC codes.
• Proficient in basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain plant equipment; perform preventive maintenance.
• Use CDL to travel between company facilities for maintenance tasks.
• Fabrication, welding, grinding, and torch cutting on equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair down equipment (pneumatics, materials transfer).
• Communicate daily tasks with Supervisor/Manager.
• Prepare for upcoming projects to minimize downtime.
• Maintain safe, organized workspace and promote professional image.

Education

High school diploma or vocational/technical degree

Tools

PLC systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Fort Dodge, IA
Posistion Type: Full-Time
Compensation Grade: Hourly Grade
Department: Operations
Category: Field

Come and join an amazing family-owned business that has been around for almost 100 years! We offer competitive pay and a great benefits package.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to travel between company facilities and provide any maintenance operations as needed.
• Carry out any metal fabrication, welding, grinding, and torch cutting on plant equipment and structures to support preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate with Plant Maintenance Supervisor and/or Manager on daily tasks, projects, or any issues that may arise.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment in the plant. This may consist of inspecting, greasing, cleaning or repairing production equipment to ensure uninterrupted production capability.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment that is down or in need of repair: material transferring equipment, pneumatics, fabrication, etc.
• Strategize and prepare for upcoming projects to ensure that all parts are readily available prior to a plant shutdown to reduce downtime.
• Maintain effective working relationships with company employees, suppliers, and customers. Promote and maintain the professional image and reputation of the company.
• Efficiently and safely operates the use of any aerial equipment (manlift, scissor lift, etc.), skid loaders, forklifts, front end loaders, or any other piece of equipment.
• Ability to maintain a clean, safe, organized workspace.
• Fulfill maintenance tasks using appropriate safety equipment and safety procedures (i.e.: lockout tag out, guarding, confined space, use of respirators and fall protection).
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a high school diploma. Technical knowledge and skills equivalent to a vocational technical degree. Vocational degree/certificate and 3+ years’ experience in the manufacturing industry preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, math, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to read, write, and speak in English.
• Experience and ability to work with machine operators, equipment operators, and plant production workers.
• Experience with building and property maintenance and understanding of manufacturing equipment and process essential.
• Mechanically inclined with excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Strong abilities in planning, organizing, problem solving and multitasking.
• Welding, electrical and mechanical experience in an industrial environment.
• Ability to work well with others in a teamwork environment.
• Must be able to follow instructions and adhere to all the company’s safety policy procedures and recommendation.
• Must be able to become familiar with OSHA, EPA, NEC, and other national and regional codes.
• Experience with manufacturing/production computerized batching/PLC systems
• Must be proficient in basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)