Maintenance Technician
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| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$35.96 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Ames, IA Ames, Iowa open_in_new |
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Job Description
Maintenance Technician – Direct Hire (Night Shift, Manufacturing)
Target Hire: Immediate
Target Pay Rate: $35.96/hour (includes shift differential)
Eligibility: U.S. citizens or residents / EAD only
Target Pay Rate: $35.96/hour (includes shift differential)
Eligibility: U.S. citizens or residents / EAD only
Our partner, a global food manufacturing organization with a large U.S. production facility in Ames, IA, is seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians to join its overnight operations team. This is a direct-hire opportunity with a highly stable company known for long-term career growth, strong benefits, and continued investment in its facilities and people.
In this role, you will play a key part in keeping production equipment running safely, efficiently, and reliably. You will work in a hands-on manufacturing environment that values technical skill, accountability, and teamwork, while contributing directly to plant performance and product quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, PLC, and VFD systems
- Support equipment repairs, upgrades, and facility systems (air systems, fire systems, utilities, etc.)
- Complete work orders and assigned maintenance projects including welding, machining, and fabrication
- Partner with production teams to diagnose issues and maintain product flow
- Operate machinery including format and size changes in assigned areas
- Assist with vendor and contractor coordination for maintenance work
- Prioritize maintenance tasks to ensure plant reliability and uptime
- Adjust and document metal detector settings as required
- Communicate clearly and collaborate with maintenance and production teams
Qualifications
- 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (mechanical and electrical) preferred
- Experience with PLCs and VFDs strongly preferred
- Ability to work as a true “jack of all trades” across mechanical, electrical, and utilities systems
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
- Trade school certificate or Associate degree preferred but not required
- Must be able to pass mechanical and electrical aptitude testing
Schedule & Compensation
- Night shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
- 2-2-3 rotating schedule (work only half the days each month)
- Every other weekend required
- $35.96/hour including shift differential
- Test scores may qualify candidates for higher pay
- Direct-hire role with long-term growth potential
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Annual bonus program
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement and paid training
- Wellness subsidy
- Disability insurance
- Adoption assistance
Additional Details
- Apprenticeship program in place (2-year program)
- Green candidates considered, but experienced maintenance technicians strongly preferred
- Night shift is the most critical and hardest to fill role
- Manufacturing facility with modern production equipment
If you enjoy solving complex equipment issues, working hands-on in a fast-paced production environment, and building a long-term career with a company that invests in its maintenance team, this role offers excellent compensation, stability, and growth.
Our partner is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace.
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