• Maintenance Technician

    Aerotek (Clive, IA)


    Job Title: Maintenance Technician

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to provide essential support in maintaining continuous operation of packaging and processing equipment. The role involves performing preventative maintenance, assisting with breakdowns, and addressing various mechanical issues across the plant. You will also be responsible for minor repairs and assisting in major equipment overhauls.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on plant equipment.

    + Troubleshoot and repair 3-phase motors, conveyors, and belting systems.

    + Operate forklifts and fork trucks as needed.

    + Change drive belts, timing belts, filters, oils, packing/mechanical seals, and gaskets in all machinery.

    + Maintain water chemistry in necessary systems.

    + Identify and replace bearings and seals as required.

    + Troubleshoot both AC and DC circuits and components, including VFDs and PLC hardware.

    + Perform welding tasks using TIG, MIG, and arc welding on carbon and stainless steel.

    + Repair and replace vari-drives, speed reducers, vacuum pumps, and product pumps.

    Essential Skills

    + 2+ years of industrial maintenance/electrical experience.

    + 2+ years of VFD or PLC experience.

    + Proficiency in troubleshooting equipment.

    + Experience with schematics and reading electrical diagrams.

    + Familiarity with 3-phase motors and control circuits.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Maintenance technical degree preferred.

    + Preventative maintenance experience.

    + Ammonia experience is a plus.

    + Robotics experience is a plus.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a company that offers a pathway for advancement with openings in lead positions due to retirements. Benefit from comprehensive training provided by experienced lead technicians. Enjoy 10 days of PTO immediately upon hire, along with 2 floating holidays. We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits along with a 401k plan starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Engage in monthly employee activities and take pride in contributing to a safe and quality product. Performance-based yearly raises are also available.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a dynamic plant/assembly line environment that is food-grade and maintains a temperature of over 60 degrees. Available shifts include A Shift (overnight): Sunday 7pm-7:30am; Monday-Thursday 11pm-7:30am, with overtime, weekend, and holiday work as needed. Overnight shifts offer an additional hourly pay rate. Dress code requires steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and hairnets. Be part of a growing team currently consisting of 8 maintenance technicians, with plans to expand to 11 members.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clive, Iowa.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $33.00/hr.

    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 Clive,IA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2025.

    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.