Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

$30.00 - $40.00/hour

Are your skills not being fully utilized? Reach your maximum potential by working with QPS! Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions has a great opportunity available for a Maintenance Technician at a company in Maquoketa, IA. This is a direct hire position. Apply now!

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:

• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Fabricate needed repair parts and other items by using maintenance shop machinery and equipment
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, electrical code specifications and schematics in order to effectively troubleshoot, maintain and repair equipment
• Diagnose, locate the cause of, and repair malfunctioning systems and components using test equipment
• Ensure proper completion of preventive maintenance requirements
• Assist to develop and improve current preventive maintenance instructions and practices
• Complete maintenance records as required to document the maintenance process
• Use computerized records to document maintenance activities
• Assist in maintaining adequate spare equipment, parts, and supply inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing requests for needed equipment and identifying and up-channeling shortages
• Travel to supply sites as needed to perform maintenance, training, and troubleshooting of collection systems

Requirements for Maintenance Technician:

- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with a minimum of two to three years related experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience

- Strong electrical/mechanical aptitude

- Ability to work in high stress environment

- Ability to travel regionally (~25%-50%) for overnight stays and maintain valid travel documents such as a driver's license

- Manufacturing environment experience with liquid products preferred

- Ability to manage time effectively, work independently and display solid follow up techniques

- Excellent communication skills

- Exceptional problem solving and organizational skills

- Proficient computer skills

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