Maintenance Technician - Nights - 11 pm - 7 am - M-F
On-site · Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Des Moines, Iowa, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeMid LevelHigh School Or EquivalentEnterprise
Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
High School Or Equivalent
Company size
Enterprise
Job Summary
Maintenance Technician responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Role includes PLC programming and control-system updates (HMI screens), calibration of instrumentation, and implementing engineering changes for reliability. Must follow OSHA safety guidelines, work with cross-functional teams, respond to emergency breakdowns and on-call/overtime as needed, and operate within a high-noise manufacturing environment.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 2-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (prefer extrusion or similar)
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Proficiency in PLC systems, Relay Logic, AC/DC drives, and other control system components
- Reading electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, ladder diagrams
- Experience troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing oil circulating and water heating units
- Ability to use precision measuring tools and electrical testing equipment
- English fluency; strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, and 8-12 hour shifts
- Ability to stand, stretch, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Working in a high-noise production environment; adherence to PPE and safety protocols
Apply with one swipe on Sorce. We auto-fill applications and apply on your behalf — no cover letters, no 40-minute forms.
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.