Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team, responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of machinery and equipment through preventive maintenance and repair tasks.

ResponsibilitiesPerform preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operation.Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions and perform repairs as necessary.Assemble, install, and repair electrical components, hydraulic systems, plumbing and hoses, and other mechanical and/or control systems.Complete preventative maintenance reviews for all equipment and document regular maintenance reports.Perform welding projects using stick, MIG, or TIG welding processes to fabricate new equipment and repair existing equipment.Assist in completing equipment build and refurbishment projects as outlined by company management.Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers to support maintenance needs and project work.Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures as needed.Provide grounds keeping services, including snow removal as needed.Travel to other branches for equipment servicing, approximately once every 3-4 months, to locations such as TX, TN, SC, or NC.Essential SkillsIndustrial maintenance experience: 2+ yearsMechanical and electrical experienceProficiency in industrial maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and troubleshootingExperience with preventive and corrective maintenanceAbility to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and maintenance manualsProficient in welding processes: stick, MIG, or TIGExperience in PLC troubleshootingKnowledge of 3-phase electrical systemsAdditional Skills & QualificationsExperience in maintenance repair and mechanical maintenanceWhy Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where your expertise will be valued and you will have opportunities for growth and development. Experience a supportive work culture that prioritizes safety, efficiency, and innovation in a leading manufacturing facility.

Work Environment

Work on the 1st shift from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in a manufacturing facility that produces industrial belting. The role involves hands-on work with a variety of equipment and systems, and occasional travel to service other branches.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Des Moines, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $32.00/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 & 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 West Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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