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Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for building, repairing, and overhauling manufacturing equipment, jigs, and fixtures. You will assist engineers, production, and manufacturing managers with repair jobs and various projects including building maintenance and special projects.

Responsibilities

+ Collaborate with production and manufacturing leaders to start machines, inspect or test parts, and observe mechanical operations to troubleshoot and determine solutions.

+ Work with the design team and other engineers to install, replace, or change machines or machine parts according to specifications.

+ Build and design custom production equipment, jigs, and fixtures using off-the-shelf pieces for special projects.

+ Perform repairs, rebuilding, or overhaul work of manufacturing equipment from blueprints and company manuals.

+ Assist in cleaning up facilities following the implementation of new equipment, ensuring proper disposal of parts.

+ Conduct routine preventative maintenance on production equipment and verify full operational status before completion.

+ Adhere to safety protocols and procedures, including lockout-tagout regulations and safety audits.

+ Maintain stock of materials and equipment necessary for production and building maintenance.

+ Ensure regular and reliable attendance to support efficient plant operations.

Essential Skills

+ Troubleshooting

+ Pneumatics

+ Hydraulics

+ PLC troubleshooting

+ Preventive maintenance

+ Electrical

+ Schematic reading

+ PLC control

+ Electrical troubleshooting

+ 3-phase systems

+ Maintenance repair

+ Conveyor maintenance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Minimum of two years’ experience in maintenance and repair of equipment.

+ 2-year technical degree from community college or equivalent experience.

+ Ability to use tools and read blueprints and specifications.

+ Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, including PLCs.

+ Attention to detail to prevent damage to machines and tools.

+ Ability to work independently and troubleshoot effectively.

+ Understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

+ Valid driver's license and insurance for offsite tasks.

+ Basic computer knowledge for ordering parts.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-owned company with a culture focused on employee needs and growth opportunities. Enjoy working in a temperature-controlled facility with a maintenance team that values long-term tenure and internal promotions. Opportunities for advancement and pay increases are available, fostering professional growth.

Work Environment

Work in a temperature-controlled, clean room facility assembling medical devices. The shift is from 10am-7pm, Monday to Friday, with training provided on the first shift starting at 7am. Enjoy a large break room and lockers for personal items. The dress code includes steel-toed shoes, pants, shirts, and possibly a lab coat in certain areas. The facility houses 600 employees with a dedicated maintenance team of 4-5 people.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $60000.00/yr.

DP so will receive full time benefits from day one with company

competitive to market place with 401k, health benefits, dental, vision, etc.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 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.