Industrial Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician. You will report directly to the Plant Manager and will be responsible for all areas of maintenance activity. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the production team to coordinate materials, time, and resources for preventive and corrective maintenance work. Experience working with pumps, motors, hydraulics, PLC, machining, mechanics, furnaces, and combustion equipment is essential, with electrical and welding skills highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the production team for materials, time, and resources management for maintenance tasks.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pumps, motors, hydraulics, PLC, machining, mechanics, furnaces, and combustion equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues.
• Assist the Plant Manager with the development of capital projects, budgets, and finances.
• Conduct project requirements analysis and follow up on current jobs.
• Determine contractor needs based on workloads and schedule/monitor building and property maintenance and repairs.
• Support the Total Maintenance Program (TPM).
• Understand and implement safety job planning requirements, including Lockout/Tagout, fall protection, confined spaces, and PPE.
• Apply lean principles to achieve organizational results.
• Use in-house and outsourced scheduling methodology.

Essential Skills

• 2-5 years of maintenance work experience.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, machining, electrical systems, and welding.
• Troubleshooting skills in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Project management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs and automation systems.
• Understanding of lean principles.
• Knowledge of safety protocols such as Lockout/Tagout, fall protection, and confined spaces.

Why Work Here?

4-day, 10-hour shifts and overtime opportunities on Fridays. Join a smaller team of 50-55 employees in a very clean, well-lit shop environment. As part of an international company with facilities in Canada and China, you will have access to great benefits, PTO, a 401K match, and competitive starting pay. Uniforms and apparel are also provided to all employees.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DeWitt, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in DeWitt, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.