Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic (Finance)

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Solventum is a new healthcare company built on a trusted legacy of solving complex challenges to improve patient care and support healthcare professionals-powered by strong production and plant operations. We partner with experts across the industry, guided by empathy and insight, to advance health for everyone.

This role works the Day Shift (Monday - Friday; 9:00am - 5:00pm) and includes starting pay of $31.00/hour.

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you'll be responsible for supporting production operations, ensuring quality standards, and contributing to a safe and efficient plant environment.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Troubleshooting, repairing and performing preventive maintenance of fork truck, material handling and custodial equipment, both powered and non-powered.
• Performing general maintenance of facility building and property.
• Following all safety policies and housekeeping guidelines to ensure a neat, clean, efficient and safe work environment (may include possible hazardous material spill cleanup).
• Working closely with engineering groups and outside vendors to assist with fork truck and material handling equipment design and debugging.
• Attending meetings and training as required both internal and external of the plant site.
• Possessing the ability to clearly speak, understand, and write in English to communicate effectively in both verbal and written contexts.

• Possess a technical degree in a maintenance field

OR

• Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher AND two (2) years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment

• Prior experience operating powered lift equipment
• Ability to work at heights
• Ability to work overtime or holidays as needed
• OSHA 30 Hours Certification
• Possess knowledge of hand and power tools, fabrication principles, basic welding processes, mechanical symbols and nomenclature, mechanical processes and design standards.
• Possess computer skills to manage multiple equipment and projects
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Good communication skills

Onsite - 806 W Crystal Lake Rd, Forest City, IA 50436

Not required for this position

Not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

This position sits within Solventum's Manufacturing Operations, specifically at one of our global production facilities, where our teams play a hands‑on role in bringing life‑changing healthcare solutions to life. Our plant teams are essential to advancing Solventum’s mission, ensuring the consistent, high‑quality production of medical and dental products that healthcare providers and patients rely on every day. Working in our plants means being part of a purpose‑driven environment that values safety, precision, and teamwork‑where every shift contributes directly to improving health outcomes around the world.

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