Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on and dependable Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing facility. This position is pivotal in ensuring that our equipment, machinery, and facility operate safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues to minimize equipment downtime.

• Diagnose equipment failures and determine appropriate repair solutions.

• Perform facility maintenance, including plumbing, carpentry, welding, cutting, and component replacement.

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical diagrams, hydraulic schematics, and circuit drawings.

• Set up and operate welders, drill presses, grinders, hand tools, and other maintenance equipment.

• Assist with the installation, rebuilding, relocation, and modification of machinery and equipment.

• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, scissor lifts, and other material-handling equipment as needed.

• Develop, perform, and continually improve preventative maintenance activities.

• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.

• Coordinate with outside contractors, vendors, service providers, production employees, and leadership.

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, and operating costs.

Essential Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in electrical troubleshooting and systems.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in troubleshooting and repairing machinery.

• Ability to read electrical diagrams, circuit drawings, hydraulic schematics, and mechanical drawings.

• Experience with preventative maintenance and equipment repair.

• Working knowledge of welding, fabrication, plumbing, and general facility maintenance.

• Ability to identify problems, determine root causes, and implement effective repairs.

• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance needs while minimizing production interruptions.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience preferred.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned projects.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a first shift role with excellent work-life balance and minimal overtime. Be part of a small, close-knit team of 19 on the production floor, where you're valued as an individual and not just a number. Experience flexibility and receive custom uniforms with your name on them.

Work Environment

The facility is well-lit and very clean, located outside the QC area in Iowa. Employees receive custom uniforms, and while some machines are older, the building was updated in 2017, providing a newer and more modern workspace. The company operates across two different facilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Durant, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $60000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Durant,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.