PTR Technician - John Deere

Cross Technologies Inc.; Peru Township (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Company in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Power Tool Repair Technician to maintain and repair fastening tooling in our plant. The role involves electrical/mechanical diagnostics, calibration, and preventative maintenance to keep production lines running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has an A.A.S. in a technical field or related experience, strong mechanical and electronic skills, and the ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed. You’ll join a hands-on, results-driven team.

Qualifications

• A.A.S. technical degree or related field or military experience preferred
• Strong mechanical/electronic background in an industrial setting
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Maintenance or repair of torque related process equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Install, test, calibrate, and repair mechanical tools
• Coordinate and perform preventative maintenance
• Document repair and maintenance activity in company systems
• Be knowledgeable of repair/calibration methods and procedures
• Document non-conformances and identify reliability trends
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Maintain good attendance and productive work ethic
• Work overtime, weekends and holidays as assigned

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Customer service

Education

A.A.S. technical degree or related field

Job description

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Full Time Technical Des Moines, IA, US

At Cross Company, we don’t just show up for work—we show up for a company we actually own. As a 100% employee-owned industrial technology leader, we provide specialized expertise in automation, hydraulics, precision measurement, and more that keeps the world’s manufacturers moving.

We operate on the principle of Servant Leadership: we hire smart, driven people and then get out of their way so they can do what they do best. When you join the Cross team, you aren't just an employee; you’re an owner-associate in a stable, transparent, and high-performance environment where your voice truly matters.

Job Summary:

The goal of the Power Tool Repair Technician is to provide the repair of all fastening tooling in the Plant; assembly process to include but not limited to DC Electric, pulse, air and battery tools. Candidates should possess the skills to implement improvements and preventative measures within our scope of operation. Candidates with experience in power tool repair, maintenance and strong quality systems are preferred. The best candidates are previous Quality Technicians, Calibration Technicians, and/or Hands-On Maintenance Technicians in complex process settings.

Essential Functions:

• Maintenance or repair of torque related process equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Install, test, calibrate, and repair simple and complex mechanical tools in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and perform preventative maintenance.
• Document repair and maintenance activity of equipment in the Cross Company database applications
• Be knowledgeable of the methods, practices and procedures for repair and calibration being performed.
• Document non-conformances and identify equipment reliability trends
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Consistently maintain good work attendance and productive work ethic.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as assigned

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications:

• A.A.S. technical degree (Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering Technology) or related field or military work or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong mechanical, electronic and / or technical background in industrial environment preferred
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal and excellent customer service skills in a fast paced world class automotive environment
• Must demonstrate self-motivation, initiative, honesty, integrity, and attention to detail

Core Competencies:

• Accountability
• Commitment to Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Drives Results

Physical Demands of the Position:

• Stands greater than four hours at a time
• May require walking 2 – 4 miles during an 8 hour period
• Stoops and bends below knee level 2 – 4 times an hour
• Lifts and carries less than 50 pounds but greater than 25 pounds repetitively
• Climbs stairs more than four times in an eight hour shift
• Pushes / pulls objects greater than 25 pounds
• Reaches out
• Reaches overhead
• Repetitively uses feet
• Repetitively uses hands (computer keyboard)