Maintenance Technician
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic -
Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Maintenance Technician
We are seeking a hands-on and dependable Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing facility. This position is pivotal in ensuring that our equipment, machinery, and facility operate safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities- Perform preventative, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues to minimize equipment downtime.
- Diagnose equipment failures and determine appropriate repair solutions.
- Perform facility maintenance, including plumbing, carpentry, welding, cutting, and component replacement.
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams, hydraulic schematics, and circuit drawings.
- Set up and operate welders, drill presses, grinders, hand tools, and other maintenance equipment.
- Assist with the installation, rebuilding, relocation, and modification of machinery and equipment.
- Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, scissor lifts, and other material-handling equipment as needed.
- Develop, perform, and continually improve preventative maintenance activities.
- Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.
- Coordinate with outside contractors, vendors, service providers, production employees, and leadership.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, and operating costs.
- 1-3 years of experience in electrical troubleshooting and systems.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in troubleshooting and repairing machinery.
- Ability to read electrical diagrams, circuit drawings, hydraulic schematics, and mechanical drawings.
- Experience with preventative maintenance and equipment repair.
- Working knowledge of welding, fabrication, plumbing, and general facility maintenance.
- Ability to identify problems, determine root causes, and implement effective repairs.
- Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance needs while minimizing production interruptions.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.
Skills & Qualifications
- Previous manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience preferred.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned projects.
Enjoy a first shift role with excellent work-life balance and minimal overtime. Be part of a small, close-knit team of 19 on the production floor, where you're valued as an individual and not just a number. Experience flexibility and receive custom uniforms with your name on them.
Work EnvironmentThe facility is well-lit and very clean, located outside the QC area in Iowa. Employees receive custom uniforms, and while some machines are older, the building was updated in 2017, providing a newer and more modern workspace. The company operates across two different facilities.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Durant, IA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $60000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
401K Medical, dental, vision Will get more details on this!
Final date to receive applicationsThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Durant, IA.
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