Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Industrial Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs mechanical and electrical systems within a high-volume industrial laundry facility. This role focuses on ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous production by diagnosing and resolving issues with PLC-controlled systems, conveyors, motors, and automated equipment while strictly following all safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair industrial mechanical and electrical systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled equipment, including sensors, photo eyes, and automated systems.

• Diagnose issues with electrical motors, conveyor systems, pneumatics, and hydraulic systems to restore proper function.

• Use precision diagnostic tools and instruments, such as multimeters and ohmmeters, to identify equipment failures and root causes.

• Perform welding and fabrication tasks as needed to repair, modify, or improve equipment and structures.

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and perform corrective maintenance to minimize production downtime.

• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance tasks to extend equipment life and reduce unplanned outages.

• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to improve equipment performance, reliability, and safety.

• Maintain detailed and accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and parts usage.

• Follow all safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and facility policies at all times during maintenance activities.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance role or similar industrial mechanic/maintenance position.

• Proficiency in industrial machinery repair, including mechanical and electrical components.

• Hands-on experience with PLC troubleshooting, PLC control, PLC programming, and ladder logic.

• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including work with 3-phase power systems.

• Ability to diagnose and repair conveyor systems and various types of motors.

• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics, including troubleshooting and repair of related systems.

• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical documentation.

• Skilled in the use of diagnostic tools and precision instruments such as multimeters and ohmmeters.

• Mechanical problem-solving ability with a focus on root-cause analysis.

• Experience performing welding and basic fabrication for equipment repair and improvement.

• Strong communication and documentation skills to clearly record maintenance activities and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance or industrial mechanic roles within a high-volume production environment.

• Experience working with automated equipment and PLC-controlled systems in a manufacturing or processing facility.

• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and best practices for extending equipment life.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and respond effectively to urgent maintenance needs.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment with changing priorities.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing company and maintenance team where your expertise is highly valued and your contributions directly impact production reliability. The organization supports professional growth and offers a clear opportunity for this role to progress into a Maintenance Supervisor position as you gain experience and demonstrate leadership. You will work in an environment that values strong communication, accurate documentation, and cross-functional collaboration, giving you the chance to broaden your technical skills and advance your career.

Work Environment

This position is based in a high-volume industrial laundry facility that handles both clean and soiled textiles, so the environment can include musty odors at times. The standard shift runs from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with some potential flexibility depending on operational needs. There may be occasional on-call responsibilities as needed, although there is no fixed on-call schedule. The role is hands-on and involves working around running production equipment, conveyors, motors, and automated systems, following strict safety and lockout/tagout procedures at all times.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $56160.00 - $68640.00/yr.

Medical Dental Vision 401k PTO

Workplace Type

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.