**Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Technician** **Responsibilities** + Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and determine appropriate repair or replacement of parts. + Perform preventative maintenance and inspections using proper tools and procedures. + Operate and adjust equipment such as centrifuges, dryers, pumps, fans, blowers, drag/screw conveyors, bucket elevators, hammermills, bag houses, piping, and valves. + Assist electrical staff with installations, maintenance, and repairs of equipment. + Utilize a wide variety of hand, power, and machine tools to perform assignments. + Use the Computerized Maintenance Management System to organize, plan, and track maintenance activities and manage work orders and inventory. + Follow preventative maintenance work order guidelines ensuring all parts of the equipment are clean and in good repair during disassembly and reassembly. + Support all maintenance areas to maintain a safe work environment. + Establish cohesive working relations with all other departments and vendors. + Promote a no-blame work environment where problems are resolved, and learning is achieved. + Serve in an 'on-call' rotation capacity outside of normal working hours, including nights and weekends, with the ability to report to the plant within 60 minutes. **Essential Skills** + Expertise in troubleshooting, mechanical repair, and parts maintenance. + Experience working on various machinery including centrifuges and conveyors. + Working knowledge of forklift and man lift operation. + Valid driver's license. + High School Diploma. + Ability to stand for lengthy periods and occasionally bend, crawl, and kneel. + Capability to climb 80-100 feet on steps and/or ladder and occasionally lift 50-80 pounds. + Knowledge of electrical, welding, and blueprint reading. **Work Environment** You will work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, including confined spaces, and be exposed to chemicals, pressurized steam, dust, heat, noise, and fumes. The shift is from 7 AM to 3 PM, Monday to Friday. Once fully trained, you will be on call approximately one out of every five weeks. The dress code is casual, and uniforms along with steel-toed boots and other safety equipment will be provided. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Nevada, Iowa. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $62400.00/yr. igibility 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 & AD&D 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 Ames,IA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 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.