About this opportunity
Express Employment Professionals Defunct lists this Maintenance Tech opportunity in grimes, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Machine Maintenance Technician
Express Employment Professionals is recruiting a Maintenance Technician for an established manufacturing company in the Grimes area. This is a permanent, first-shift opportunity for a hands-on technician who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, solving mechanical problems, and keeping a production facility running smoothly.
Responsibilities:
Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical equipment issues
Troubleshoot small engines, small motors, AC/DC motors, wiring, switches, relays, and related components
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance
Repair or replace defective parts and test equipment after repairs
Maintain production equipment, conveyors, HVAC, compressed-air systems, and related machinery
Read equipment manuals, blueprints, schematics, and manufacturer specifications
Contact equipment manufacturers/OEMs for technical support and troubleshooting assistance
Use hand tools, power tools, drill presses, grinders, and other maintenance equipment
Coordinate outside repair services and order replacement parts when needed
Follow all company, OSHA, and plant safety procedures
Qualifications:
Previous mechanical, electrical, automotive, industrial, or equipment-maintenance experience
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
Experience with small engines, small motors, or electrical systems
Understanding of the difference between AC and DC motors
AC motor experience is highly preferred
Ability to diagnose unfamiliar equipment using manuals, diagrams, and OEM support
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, or VFDs is a plus
Technical certificate or equivalent hands-on experience preferred
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and bend, kneel, squat, reach, push, and pull as needed
Dependable, safety-minded, and able to reprioritize when urgent equipment issues arise
This is an excellent opportunity for a resourceful maintenance professional seeking steady first-shift hours, competitive pay, varied hands-on work, and long-term growth.
Worksite address
grimes, IA, 50111, US
Who can apply
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