Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

$26 - $32 per hour | Riverdale, IA | On-site | Permanent

Global powerhouse metals manufacturer - Lead Maintenance Operations for a World-Class Manufacturing Facility

A bit about us:

Join a leading global manufacturer known for producing innovative products and solutions that support some of the world's most essential industries, including aerospace, automotive, infrastructure, construction, and advanced manufacturing.

For more than a century, this organization has built a reputation for operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. Employees have the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment where safety, technology, reliability, and employee development are top priorities.

Why join us?

Industry-leading compensation and benefits

Strong commitment to safety and employee development

Advanced manufacturing environment

Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities

Stable, well-established organization with a global footprint

Job Details

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you'll play a critical role in maintaining equipment reliability and minimizing downtime while supporting production and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing and production equipment

Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities

Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and power transmission issues

Conduct equipment inspections and identify opportunities to improve reliability

Respond to unplanned equipment breakdowns and execute repairs efficiently

Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals

Support shutdowns, equipment rebuilds, installations, and capital projects

Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

Work closely with operations, electricians, and maintenance leadership to improve production performance

Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout and safe work practices

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

3+ years of industrial maintenance experience

Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills

Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, processing, or production environment

Ability to work safely in a fast-paced operation

Preferred Experience

Mechanical maintenance in a union manufacturing environment

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, motors, and power transmission systems

Welding and fabrication experience

Preventative and predictive maintenance programs

CMMS experience

Root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

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