Production Maintenance Technician jobs in Iowa

JOB SUMMARY:

This position has overall responsibility for maintenance of plant equipment. Conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Orders parts and tools for equipment.
• Adherence to the company attendance policy is required, which includes expectations of punctuality and limited unapproved absences

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent and/or prior operator experience. Electrical experience and computer experience a plus.

COMMUNICATON SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze and follow directions. Must be able to speak, listen and openly communicate with team members and actively participate in team meetings.

MATHMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply formulas and mathematical concepts and to use them in product development.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw a valid conclusion.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This will be evaluated and handled on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements:

• Lift up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis
• Push or pull with up to 50 lbs. of force on an occasional basis
• Any lifting of over 50 lbs. requires a team lift
• Stoop, kneel, climb or squat on an occasional basis
• Use hands to grip, pinch, handle, reach, or feel on a frequent basis
• Stand on a continuous basis and walk on a frequent basis*
• Possess manual dexterity
• Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day
• Shift times and days of week may vary; weekend work required

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment requires hearing protection as required by OSHA noise level standards.
• Safety glasses and steel-toed shoes or boots are required for this position due to potential safety hazards.
• Safety glasses required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.80 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person