Maintenance Mechanic in Cedar Rapids

Industrial Mechanics – Build Your Career with PMX Industries!

PMX Industries, a nationally recognized leader in high‑quality copper precision metal alloys, is seeking skilled Industrial Mechanics to join our in‑house maintenance team. With a diverse customer base, PMX provides career stability, steady work hours, and reliable paychecks—offering peace of mind in today’s uncertain economic environment.

• Competitive Pay: Starting at $31.08/hour with the opportunity to advance to $37.37/hour, plus $0.70 shift differential.
• Day‑One Benefits: Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401(k), Short‑ and Long‑Term insurance coverage begins your very first day.
• Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy a 12‑hour rotating night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) with a schedule that averages 36 hours one week and 48 the next—meaning you work only half the year unless you choose overtime.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays annually, 48 hours of paid vacation after your first 4 months, increasing to 96 hours after your first year, with additional accrual over time.
• Professional Development: Paid training, advancement opportunities, and the tools you need to build a lasting career.
• Engagement & Wellness: Company‑sponsored events for employees and families, plus free access to our on‑site gym.

• Perform mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems in a heavy manufacturing union environment.
• Apply knowledge of hydraulic systems, welding, fabrication, rigging, and material handling equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance, assembly/disassembly, and equipment inspections.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. and work in a physically demanding industrial setting.
• Must be detail‑oriented, safety‑focused, and capable of solving complex problems.

• Industrial maintenance experience required; trade school, military, machine shop, or welding certifications are a plus.
• Forklift experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work 12‑hour rotating night shifts, including weekends and holidays, with overtime as needed.
• Must be a team player able to pass a pre‑employment background check, physical, and drug screen.

Take the next step in your career with PMX Industries—where stability, growth, and opportunity come together.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.