Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician (1st and 2nd Shift Available)

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping production and facility equipment operating safely, efficiently, and reliably through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role supports multiple buildings and requires a strong mechanical and electrical maintenance background.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and mechanical drawings.
• Conduct equipment adjustments, repairs, calibrations, and upgrades to improve performance and reliability.
• Support TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), 5S, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Perform basic facility maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, welding, and painting.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and PPE requirements.
• Maintain maintenance inventory, spare parts, and documentation.
• Assist with hazardous waste handling and facility equipment moves as needed.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or similar environment.
• Experience troubleshooting:
  • Electrical systems
  • Mechanical systems
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
• Ability to read and understand schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience using testing equipment such as multimeters and other diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures and industrial safety practices.
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and performing physical maintenance work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance technician experience
• Experience with HVAC, welding, plumbing, machine piping, and dust collection systems.
• TPM, Lean, 5S, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Multi-craft maintenance skillset with both mechanical and electrical experience.

Work Schedule

1st Shift: Monday-Thursday, 4:00 AM - 2:00 PM

2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday, 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

• Rotating Friday schedule.
• Employees receive at least every other Friday off.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dubuque, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr.

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.

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 Dubuque,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.