Senior Maintenance Technician – Mechanical & Electrical

Andersen Corporation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Profit Sharing

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

FSAs/HSA/HRA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Career Growth Planning

Job summary

Andersen Corporation is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems in a large manufacturing environment. You will support TPM goals, perform preventive maintenance, and read schematics to diagnose issues and implement improvements.

The role requires hands-on fabrication, alignment with safety policies, and collaboration with engineering on upgrades.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree or equivalent and/or 5 years’ experience in a related field.
• PC knowledge for upgrading troubleshooting and machine functions via touch screen controls and machine operation software.
• Advanced maintenance skills: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, machine piping, HVAC and dust collection.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, fluid power, building, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and prints.
• Broad knowledge of PLC’s and electrical principals.
• Ability to properly use testing equipment including electrical, mechanical and fluid power.
• Knowledge and use of hand, power, shop tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety practices such as lockout/tagout and proper use of PPE.
• Basic reading and math skills
• Possess excellent troubleshooting, reasoning, analytical problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills, oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair all mechanical functions, drive units, hydraulics, pneumatics, circuits, sensors and safety systems.
• Replace components, calibrate machinery, and restore equipment quickly.
• Understand TPM initiatives and assist in TPM deployment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document finished work.
• Read electrical schematics and prints.
• Evaluate equipment for repairs, upgrades, or enhancements.
• Perform fabrication and installation of fixturing, guarding and machine parts.
• Collaborate with engineering on design changes and upgrades.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Reading schematics

Safety practices

Teamwork

Lubrication and machining

Problem solving

Pneumatic and hydraulic

Preventive maintenance

Welding and carpentry

Communication

Education

2-year degree or equivalent

Tools

Touchscreen controls

Machine operation software

Job description

Andersen Corporation is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems in a large manufacturing environment. You will support TPM goals, perform preventive maintenance, and read schematics to diagnose issues and implement improvements.

The role requires hands-on fabrication, alignment with safety policies, and collaboration with engineering on upgrades.