Maintenance Technician
Cedar Rapids, IA 
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Posted 13 days ago
Job Description
Position Title: Maintenance Technician

Wage: $25.90 - $36.25 Hourly

Shift: 2nd

Hours: Sun-Wed, 5:30pm-3:30am

QPS Employment Group has a great direct hire opportunity available for a Maintenance Technician at a company in Cedar Rapids,IA. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the goals and objectives of the company.

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:
- Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of machines
- Installing and testing industrial controls, including computerized systems that monitor and regulate operations or machinery such as robots or automated production lines.
- Troubleshoot non-functioning components including servos, sensors, and control components.
- Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
- Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment when necessary
- Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
- Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
- Maintain clean and orderly work areas
- Recommend process improvements for increased efficiencies
- Display and promote company values (ASPIRE: Attitude, Safety, Passion, Integrity, Relationship, and Evolve)
- Firm understanding and compliance with company's Good Manufacturing Practices and Safe Practices
- Regular attendance
- Other duties as assigned

Requirements for Maintenance Technician:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor
- Support and drive the goals of the Company
- Ability to work independently
- Highly motivated
- Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment
- Effective time management
- Ability to identify problems when they arise, define the issue, identify the root cause, and find practical and viable solutions
- Exhibit sound and accurate judgment
- Ability to work effectively across departmental teams
- Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new approaches
- Maintain professional technical knowledge
- Intermediate level mechanical aptitude
- Intermediate level troubleshooting skills on moderate equipment issues
- Ability to operate scissor lift and work at heights of 20-25 feet
- Intermediate level computer literacy
- Mathematical aptitude
- Proficiency in 2 of the following skills: electrical, mechanical, robotics, vision systems, controls, fabrication, pneumatics
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Products and ability to learn new systems quickly
- Strong understanding of weights and measures
- Associate's degree in a relatable field preferred
- Certifications or experience exemplifying electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and/or industrial skills preferred
Either currently have or the ability to attain forklift certification required
-- Either currently have or the ability to attain OSHA certification preferred
- A minimum of 2+ years' experience in a relatable field preferred
- Experience with CMMS software (Mapcon) preferred
- Controls and utilities - PLC-Allen Bradley experience preferred
- Knowledge of and experience with preventative maintenance programs required
- Knowledge of 208 and 480vac 3-phase electrical systems and mechanical processes required
- Knowledge of GMP's, OSHA rules and regulations preferred

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the Midwest. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

Why Work with QPS?
- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers
- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process

Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers!

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

CedarRapids@qpsemployment.com
Cedar Rapids IA
IND091
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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
2+ years
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