Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

This role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical equipment in an industrial plant environment. The Maintenance Mechanic ensures reliable operation of production equipment, supports preventive maintenance activities, and contributes to a safe, clean, and efficient facility.

Responsibilities:

• Install, adjust, and maintain mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic plant equipment to support continuous and reliable operations.
• Perform general mechanical functions and repairs on plant equipment, vehicles, buildings, facilities, and instruments.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors and electrical maintenance issues to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.
• Carry out general maintenance skills such as welding, basic fabrication, pipefitting, HVAC work, electronic scale repair, pump repair, pump seal rebuilds, and basic line equipment repair and rebuilding.
• Use a preventive maintenance (PM) or work order system to document issues, track work performed, and ensure clear communication with the Maintenance Supervisor on items needing attention.
• Install new machinery and equipment, ensuring proper setup, alignment, and functionality.
• Complete general facility repairs such as painting, patching walls, and maintaining security hardware and related building systems.
• Maintain an organized inventory of assigned tools and related supplies, ensuring availability for ongoing maintenance tasks.
• Keep tools and machinery in good working condition through regular inspection, cleaning, and minor repairs.
• Notify the supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions, the corrective actions taken, and any quality concerns or supply needs.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment inside and outside the facility by following good housekeeping practices.
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools, and inspect parts by examining their form and texture.

Essential Skills:

• 35 years of maintenance experience in an industrial environment.
• 35 years of industrial maintenance experience with strong preventive maintenance experience.
• Hands-on maintenance experience with mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Motor experience, including troubleshooting and repair of motor-related issues.
• Electrical maintenance experience, including diagnosing and repairing equipment electrical problems.
• Ability to perform welding, basic fabrication, pipefitting, HVAC-related tasks, electronic scale repair, pump repair, pump seal rebuilds, and basic line equipment repair.
• Ability to use hoists, cranes, and a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds as needed to perform job duties.
• Comfort working in an industrial setting that may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals, with proper protective equipment provided.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• 12 years of experience working with conveyor belt systems in the agriculture or food industry is preferred.
• Experience using a preventive maintenance or computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track work orders and maintenance activities.
• Strong communication skills to effectively report equipment issues, corrective actions, and supply needs to supervisors and team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a tight-knit maintenance team and contribute to a positive, supportive work culture.
• Flexibility to work occasional Saturday shifts when needed to complete projects.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a stable, long-established organization that has provided manufacturing and packaging solutions for over six decades, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. The culture emphasizes core values of responsiveness, positive attitude, proactive behavior, integrity, dependability, and safety, creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people can thrive. Team members benefit from a comprehensive benefits and retirement package, including a 401(k) program that increases in employer match the longer they stay, as well as structured vacation that starts at two weeks and grows with tenure. The organization offers various incentives such as fitness-related programs and discounts on major purchases and travel, along with regular employee appreciation events like sporting outings, fairs, and holiday celebrations. The maintenance team is known for its strong camaraderie and low turnover, providing a close-knit environment with opportunities to move into other roles and grow within the company.

Work Environment:

This is a full-time, day-shift position with typical hours of Monday through Friday, either 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the team averaging around 45 hours per week. Occasional Saturday work may be required to complete specific projects, but this is not the norm. While the plant operates 24 hours a day, six days a week, the maintenance team does not run on a 24/6 schedule. The maintenance department operates as a team of approximately 10 people at full capacity, with mechanics focused heavily on preventive maintenance and technicians handling a significant portion of project work around the plant. The team maintains a friendly, collaborative atmosphere where joking and having fun on the job is encouraged, while still maintaining a professional and safety-focused mindset. The facility produces chemicals for the agricultural industry, so employees must be comfortable working around potentially hazardous materials; when necessary, they use full protective suits and appropriate personal protective equipment to ensure safety. Uniforms are provided and laundered on-site, allowing employees to leave work clothes at the facility, and steel-toed boots and protective eyewear are part of the standard dress and safety requirements.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $64000.00/yr. Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO! Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA). Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount. Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service. Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay. Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays. Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you. Free Short & Long-Term Disability. Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave. Education Assistance. And much more!

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines, IA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 2026.