Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician (Cedar Rapids and Iowa City)

Join a high-performance manufacturing team. We're looking for a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to support production in a clean, highly regulated plastics manufacturing environment. In this role, you'll work hands-on with advanced molding and packaging equipment—keeping operations running smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

If you enjoy troubleshooting complex machinery, solving problems independently, and working in a team-first culture, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

What You'll Do

• Install and maintain advanced manufacturing equipment, including extrusion, stretch, and injection blow molding machines and packaging systems and automated palletizers.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot and repair issues across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Complete equipment installations, layouts, and upgrades.
• Modify equipment to improve performance, reliability, and safety.
• Support facility maintenance as needed.
• Accurately document repairs, maintenance, and modifications.
• Train and support operators and fellow technicians.
• Partner with production teams to minimize downtime and drive improvements.
• Follow all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to a team-oriented, "help wherever needed" environment.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience OR an associate degree (AA) in Industrial Maintenance + 1+ year hands-on experience.
• Experience in at least one of the following: mechanical systems, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills for industrial equipment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to safety in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work a 3rd shift rotating schedule (12-hour shifts).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field.
• Experience with blow molding (extrusion, stretch, injection), plastics, bottling, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Automated packaging systems and palletizers.
• Experience training or mentoring others.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and proactive approach.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We invest in our people and offer a strong total rewards package:

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision.
• 100% employer-paid insurance: life, short-term & long-term disability.
• 401(k) with excellent company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Childcare and dependent care savings programs.
• Tuition assistance & career growth opportunities.
• Recognition programs that reward your performance.

Job Type & Location: This is a contract to hire position based out of Iowa City, IA.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Iowa City, IA.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.