Industrial Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Location: Le Mars, IA Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $25–$35/hour, depending on experience

Join a growing, mid-sized environmental services company where your mechanical expertise can have a direct impact. This is a strategic growth opportunity for an Industrial Maintenance Technician who wants more autonomy and hands-on responsibility than a corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair industrial recycling equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair compactors, balers, conveyors, shredders, and related equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues
• Minimize equipment downtime and keep operations running efficiently
• Assist with equipment installation, upgrades, and improvements
• Work closely with operations and maintenance leadership

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance or heavy equipment experience preferred
• Experience with balers, conveyors, compactors, shredders, or similar equipment preferred
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize maintenance needs
• Strong safety mindset

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $25–$35/hour based on experience
• Strategic growth opportunity
• More autonomy and ownership
• Mid-sized company environment with less corporate bureaucracy
• Overtime available if desired
• Opportunity for advancement as the company grows
• Hands-on role working with critical recycling equipment

Apply today for confidential consideration. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.