Technician, Maintenance

TPI Composites, Inc.; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Composites, Inc. in Newton, IA, seeks a senior maintenance professional to diagnose and repair complex mechanical failures and oversee critical maintenance tasks.

The role requires advanced troubleshooting and leadership to ensure equipment runs efficiently in a high-demand production environment. You will guide junior mechanics, develop preventive maintenance programs, and coordinate plant shutdowns and installations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial maintenance or mechanical systems.
• Experience leading a maintenance team.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance and asset management.
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex systems.
• Perform major repairs and overhauls of gearboxes, pumps, motors, and production equipment.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs.
• Provide training to junior mechanics.
• Assist with plant shutdowns and equipment installations.
• Review maintenance schedules, work orders, and parts requisitions.
• Ensure safety compliance and a safe work environment.
• Maintain records of maintenance including root cause analysis.
• Perform software updates and configure electrical devices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Leadership

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification / associate degree

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical drawings

Asset management software

Job description

Position Summary

Senior-level position responsible for diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical failures, and ensuring that all machinery operates efficiently. This role involves advanced troubleshooting, leadership responsibilities, and oversight of critical maintenance tasks. A deep understanding of mechanical systems, machinery, automation and safety protocols is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Perform high-level repairs and major overhauls of equipment, including gearboxes, pumps, motors, and machinery critical to production
• Analyze equipment failure trends and work with the team to identify long‑term solutions to recurring problems
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to increase machinery uptime and extend equipment life
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior mechanics and assist in skill development
• Assist with the planning and execution of plant shutdowns, overhauls, and equipment installations
• Review and approve maintenance schedules, work orders, and parts requisitions
• Monitor equipment performance and suggest improvements or upgrades to machinery and systems
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment at all times
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance work, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Perform software updates and configure new/replacement electrical devices

Education / Experience

• High school diploma or GED (Advanced certifications, technical school, or associate degree in mechanical engineering preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance or mechanical systems, with a focus on troubleshooting and repair
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems, tools, and machinery
• Experience in leading a team and mentoring junior mechanics
• Strong problem‑solving and diagnostic skills with the ability to handle complex machinery failures
• Experience with preventive maintenance planning, asset management, and inventory control
• Familiarity with electrical and control systems (PLC troubleshooting, motor controls, etc.)
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical/mechanical drawings
• Strong communication skills

Candidates must be willing and able to work

• In an industrial environment where there will be exposure to elevated high heat and humidity, fiberglass dust, and hazardous chemicals
• In a safety‑sensitive, demanding, detail‑oriented, deadline‑driven environment that requires simultaneous handling of multiple priorities
• Independently and as a member of a team
• May be required to work up to a 12‑hour shift

Candidates must be capable of safely and efficiently performing the following tasks

• Work from verbal and/or written work instructions
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Frequent use of manual, electric, and pneumatic hand tools
• Frequent standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, squatting, ladder and stair climbing and occasional crawling, twisting, and lying
• Frequent reaching and repetitive manipulation of hands for simple grasping, pushing, and pulling
• Wearing of personal protective equipment including safety glasses, gloves, protective garments, and respirators