Equipment Service Technician ; Weekday Overnights, Mon-Thurs
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
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This Technician I is responsible for maintaining the reliability and performance of custom automated laboratory equipment in a high-throughput production environment. The position performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, fluidic, optical, and control systems, and uses computer-based tools to support equipment operation and data analysis. Ideal candidates have hands-on technical experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to travel between Coralville locations while supporting the safe and efficient operation of critical automation systems.
This position reports to the weekend Supervisor, is part of the Equipment Services team located in Coralville, Iowa and all work is performed on site.
Shift: Weekday Overnights, Monday through Thursday, 6pm - 5am
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:- Support the reliability and sustainability of custom automated laboratory equipment in a high throughput environment
- Coordinate and perform preventative maintenance services and address unplanned maintenance on equipment
- Apply knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, fluidics, optical devices/systems, controls systems
- High school diploma or GED with at least 1+ years of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience, preferably at IDT
- Working knowledge of electrical, controls, pneumatics, mechanical, fluidics, and optical devices
- Working with computers and data
- Ability to travel regularly between different IDT locations in Coralville
- Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally or 25-50 lbs. frequently
- Mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills - including the ability to use hand and power tools
- Following diagrams, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications
- Automation equipment testing or troubleshooting preferred - including Beckhoff Twin Cat/Ether Cat and Unitronic or similar control systems
IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info () .
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