Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Harlan, Iowa

Salary: $25-30/hour 

Job Summary of the Maintenance Technician: The Maintenance Technician will work with mechanical and electrical challenges. We're looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team in Harlan, Iowa. In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing industrial equipment and facility systems to keep operations running efficiently and safely.

 Job Duties & Responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician:

·       Maintenance Technicians are individuals with strong mechanical and electrical background, capable of independently completing tasks as well as being part of a team responsible for performing a range of highly diversified and technically challenging duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial manufacturing and facility equipment (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, etc.).

·       This includes repairs to all production machinery and equipment (from basic mechanical repairs to electrical repairs, and electronic control system repairs) as well as general upkeep of facility infrastructures, power distribution, pluming, lighting, compressed air distribution systems, etc.  This role is also responsible for providing preventive and corrective maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics at component level of production machines and equipment such as metal fabricating machine tools and material handling systems. Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, and electrical and electronic control system components of industrial/facility equipment and machinery.

·       Technicians keep a work environment based on efficiency and safety; are detail orientated, proactive, adaptable, and have a strong work ethic. In addition, Maintenance Technicians are responsible for overseeing/keeping the building and surrounding external grounds in clean and orderly condition.

 Education & Experience Requirements of the Maintenance Technician:

o   Strong mechanical and electrical background, including experience with HVAC, hydraulics, pneumatics, and control systems.

o   Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial machinery, including CNC machines, PLCs, and VFDs.

o   Proficiency with hand and power tools, diagnostic instruments, and fabrication equipment.

o   Familiarity with safety standards such as LOTO, OSHA, and NFPA.

o   High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in industrial maintenance or related field is a plus.

o   Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and training.

o   Willingness to travel between sites and work flexible hours, including overtime and occasional weekends.