Industrial Maintenance Technician

Company: Aerotek
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description We are seeking Industrial Maintenance Technicians who will play a vital role in maintaining the efficiency of our production and mechanical equipment. This position requires performing preventative maintenance as well as electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs. Responsibilities Utilize blueprints, schematics, small/power tools, and electronic test equipment to perform various maintenance tasks. Identify and resolve operating issues in plumbing, electrical systems/components, HVAC, carpentry, electrical fixtures/switches/power sources, and industrial equipment. Conduct basic preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment like motors, conveyers, pumps, paint equipment, material handling equipment, gearboxes, and overhead cranes. Perform electrical troubleshooting, wiring, and repairs on equipment ranging from single phase 240v to 3-phase 480v. Execute tack welding (stick or MIG) for minor repairs as necessary. Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLC’s, VFD’s (Variable Frequency Drives), AMU’s, and CPU’s. Essential Skills Proficiency in electrical, wiring, and schematic interpretation. Experience with pneumatics, troubleshooting, and hydraulics. Knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems, conveyors, pumps, blueprints, and schematics. Ability to perform welding, fabrication, and preventive maintenance. Skill in PLC troubleshooting and industrial maintenance. Additional Skills & Qualifications Minimum of 1 years of Industrial Maintenance Experience. Electrical experience is an advantage. Fabrication experience is beneficial. Ability to read schematics and other technical prints for repair purposes. Why Work Here? Join a leading manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America, committed to excellence and providing premier value to customers. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including health and pharmacy coverage, dental and vision plans, critical illness insurance, flexible spending accounts, and company-paid life & AD&D insurance. Additional benefits include voluntary life & AD&D insurance, a 401(k) with company match, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability, and access to an employee assistance program. Work Environment The position offers openings on both shifts with a standard schedule of four 10-hour days, occasionally extending to five days. The 1st shift runs from 6am-4:30pm, and the 2nd shift from 5pm-3:30am, with potential for extended hours during busy seasons or equipment downtime. The production environment may feature varying temperatures and loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant. Candidates should be prepared to work at heights and may require maintenance coverage beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Des Moines, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $70000.00/yr. Health Dental 401k PTO And more! Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 2026. 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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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