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Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated Industrial Maintenance Technicians to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will perform preventative maintenance as well as electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs to production and mechanical equipment, machinery, and components.

Responsibilities

+ Use blueprints, schematics, small/power tools, and electronic test equipment to perform a variety of maintenance tasks.

+ Determine causes of operating problems in areas such as plumbing, electrical systems/components, HVAC, carpentry, electrical fixtures/switches/power sources, and mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic industrial equipment.

+ Perform basic preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment such as motors, conveyors, pumps, paint equipment, material handling equipment, gearboxes, overhead cranes, and other mechanical components.

+ Conduct electrical troubleshooting, wiring, and repairs on equipment ranging from single-phase 240v to 3-phase 480v.

+ Tack weld (stick or MIG) for minor repairs as needed.

+ Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLCs, VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives), AMUs, CPUs, etc.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in electrical wiring and schematic reading.

+ Experience in pneumatics, troubleshooting, and hydraulics.

+ Understanding of three-phase electrical systems and single-phase systems.

+ Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

+ Experience with welding and fabrication.

+ Competency in PLC troubleshooting and repair.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 1+ years of industrial maintenance experience.

+ Experience in electrical work is advantageous.

+ Experience with fabrication is beneficial.

+ Ability to read schematics and other prints for repairs.

Why Work Here?

Join a leading manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America that prioritizes excellence and premier value to customers. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, short and voluntary long-term disability, and an employee assistance program.

Work Environment

Openings are available on both shifts: the standard shift is four 10-hour days, occasionally extending to five days. First shift runs from 6 am to 4:30 pm and second shift from 5 pm to 3:30 am, with potential for extended hours during busy seasons. The production environment may expose you to high and low temperatures and loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant. Candidates should be willing to work at heights and may need to cover maintenance beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays based on equipment downtimes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of NA, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $70000.00/yr.

- Healthcare

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability

Business Travel Accident

Critical Illness

Employee Assistance Program

- Savings

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(K) Plan with Company Match

Other Savings Benefits Based on Location/Job

- Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Sick Pay

- Education

Tuition Reimbursement

Leadership Development Programs

Training Development Resources

Recognition Programs

Service Awards

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newton,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.