Maintenance Technician
Listed on 2026-07-02
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician -
Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician
Maintenance Technician Des Moines, Iowa
Job
Job DescriptionPAY RANGE: 28-30.00HR
SHIFT: 12 HOUR SHIFTS 6AM-6PM OR 6PM TO 6AM WE WORK EVERY OTHER WEEKEND.
LOCATION:
DES MOINES, IOWA
WHAT KIND OF PLANT: FOOD MANUFACTURING.
SKILLS NEEDED: GEAR BOXES, MOTORS, PUMPS, MINOR PLC TROUBLESHOOTING, HYDRAULICS ETC.
12hr rotating schedule. 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am. 3-2-2-3 Schedule.
Company is looking for someone who loves digging into mechanical problems, knows machines and pumps inside and out, and isn’t afraid to get hands on with electrical systems. If welding, piping, rigging, and mechanical problem solving are in your wheelhouse, you’ll feel right at home here.
In this role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting plant operations by maximizing equipment uptime through effective maintenance and repair. The position also involves reading and interpreting blueprints, demonstrating strong machining skills, and reliably carrying out the Preventative Maintenance program. You’ll additionally assist in fabricating and installing new production processes to improve overall efficiency.
- Advanced maintenance including: welding, electrical, refrigeration, HVAC, etc.
- Accomplish preventative maintenance and repairs within established timelines.
- Provide input with Engineering team on various process improvements and installation of equipment.
- Responsible for troubleshooting breakdowns and correcting problems.
- Fabricate components from blueprints.
- Machinery assembly and disassembly.
- Preventative maintenance and repairs.
- Ability to perform maintenance on refrigeration.
- Must be able to ensure safety compliance.
- May be responsible for assisting with installation of equipment.
- Available to be on call as necessary.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma with 5-10 years of related experience OR
- Technical School with 4-6 years of related experience
- Must be able to troubleshoot and problem solve.
- Time management skills.
- Basic project management skills.
- Advanced Technical skills, including: machine repair, piping, pump rebuilding, HVAC, etc.
- Advanced electrical troubleshooting.
- Ability to read blueprints and technical manuals.
- Qualified with Lockout-Tag-out, Confined Space, Hot-Work Procedures, and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
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