INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE ENTRY LEVEL TECHNICIAN 1

Industrial Maintenance Technician 1st Shift

Keep DECO Running. Build Your Future with Us.

1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM-3:00 PM

Competitive Pay Based on Experience

DECO Products | Decorah, IA

Are you a skilled troubleshooter who enjoys working with machinery, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automation? Join Deco Products and help maintain the equipment that keeps our manufacturing operation moving.

DECO is the largest stand-alone dedicated zinc die caster in North America. Since 1960, we've manufactured precision components used in office furniture, windows and doors, commercial vehicles, RVs, HVAC systems, electrical products, and many other products used every day across North America.

Why DECO?

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Monday-Friday day shift schedule
• Quarterly bonus averaging 6%+ of gross earnings in 2026
• Paid time off and comprehensive benefits
• Stable, year-round employment
• Work with advanced manufacturing and automation equipment
• Opportunities for advancement and skill development
• Supportive team environment

What You'll Do

As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment throughout our manufacturing facility to keep production operating safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include:

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and facility systems
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production issues
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and work orders
• Test equipment and make adjustments to improve performance
• Perform basic plumbing, carpentry, and facility maintenance tasks
• Use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and material handling equipment safely
• Work closely with production, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas

What We're Looking For

• Excellent attendance and reliability
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude and technical knowledge
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Experience maintaining automation and production equipment
• Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Maintenance preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb throughout the shift
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work safely around machinery, heat, noise, and manufacturing processes

Build Your Future at DECO

Whether you're an experienced maintenance technician or have formal maintenance training and are looking to grow your career, DECO offers the opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing equipment while building long-term skills and stability.

Solve Problems. Keep Production Running. Build Your Future at DECO. Apply Today!

7 AM to 3 PM Mon - Fri. 40 Hour Work week