Job Title: Maintenance Technician - Altoona

Job Description

Provide maintenance support required to sustain continuous operation of packaging and processing equipment. Perform preventative maintenance for the plant and assist with breakdowns and other mechanical issues. Participate in major overhauls of plant equipment and perform minor repairs to all plant equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance for the plant.

Assist with breakdowns and other mechanical issues.

Work on 3 phase electrical systems.

Conduct basic cleaning and maintenance of facilities.

Work on conveyors and belting for different lines.

Operate forklifts and fork trucks when needed.

Change drive belts, timing belts, and other parts on all machinery.

Change filters and oils in plant equipment.

Replace packing/mechanical seals and gaskets in all pumps.

Maintain water chemistry in necessary systems.

Identify and replace bearings and seals as required.

Troubleshoot both AC and DC circuits (programming not necessary).

Perform welding - TIG, MIG, and arc welding on carbon and stainless steel.

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

Troubleshoot 208V AC 3 phase electric motors and circuits.

Troubleshoot DC motors and circuits.

Troubleshoot and follow schematics for control circuits (both 110 AC and DC voltage).

Understand and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).

Familiar with hardware components of Programmable Logic Controllers and able to troubleshoot them (no programming necessary).

Essential Skills

2+ years of industrial maintenance/electrical experience.

2+ years of VFD or PLC experience.

Troubleshooting equipment.

Maintenance technical degree preferred.

Experience with preventative maintenance.

Experience reading electrical schematics and diagrams.

Ammonia experience is a plus.

Robotics experience is a plus.

Additional Skills Qualifications

Experience with pneumatics, PLCs, PLC troubleshooting, electrical, mechanical repair, hydraulics, schematic reading, and blueprint reading.

Experience with Allen-Bradley equipment, conveyors, motors, electrical maintenance, industrial maintenance, preventive maintenance, photoeyes, and VFDs.

Why Work Here?

We offer advancement opportunities, including training from lead technicians to expand your skills. You will receive 10 days of PTO effective immediately on the date of hire, along with 2 floating holidays. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401k available from the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We also host monthly employee engagement activities and take pride in delivering a safe and quality product to our customers. Employees are empowered to share in responsibility and think like owners, with performance-based raises of approximately 3.5% yearly.

Work Environment

This role involves working in a true plant/assembly line environment within a food-grade facility, where production occurs at temperatures above 60 degrees. Shift openings include A shift (overnight) with hours from Sunday 7pm-7:30am and Monday-Thursday 11pm-7:30am. Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required as needed. Pay shift differentials include an hourly rate plus $1.35 for overnight shifts and $1.00 for afternoon shifts. The plant operates 24/7 with a team of 8 maintenance technicians, aiming to expand to 11. Required dress includes steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and hairnets. Must be able to move 75 pounds over 25 feet and stand for an 8-hour shift with occasional breaks.

Job Type Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Altoona, 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 ADD 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 Altoona,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 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.