Manufacturing Maintenance Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role supports a large manufacturing facility in Des Moines by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. You will work throughout the facility performing preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, installations, and reliability improvements on a wide range of industrial systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair industrial machinery and production equipment across the plant.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to quickly identify root causes of equipment issues.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment to reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset life.
• Repair and maintain mechanical drive systems including gearboxes, chains, bearings, sprockets, belts, and couplings.
• Install, maintain, and repair conveyors and material handling systems to support production flow.
• Diagnose equipment problems and perform timely repairs to minimize impact on production schedules.
• Safely operate hoists, forklifts, hand tools, and power tools in accordance with facility safety policies.
• Perform fabrication, welding, and equipment modifications as needed to improve reliability and performance.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and maintenance documentation to plan and execute work effectively.
• Complete scheduled maintenance activities and accurately document work performed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures while maintaining a clean, organized work environment.
• Participate in plant shutdowns approximately twice per year, working extended shifts to clean and service equipment.
• Rotate on-call responsibilities once fully trained and comfortable working independently to support after-hours maintenance needs.

Essential Skills

• Previous industrial maintenance experience, or related mechanical experience that translates well to a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in maintenance and repair of industrial equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair pumps, motors, conveyors, and other production machinery.
• Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics in an industrial setting.
• Ability to perform preventive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Competence in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience with welding and basic fabrication for equipment repair and modification.
• Understanding of three-phase power and 3-phase motors.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, hoists, and forklifts safely and effectively.
• Strong commitment to following safety procedures and maintaining a safe work environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance technician roles, millwright-style maintenance, or similar mechanical trades.
• Experience with mechanical drive components such as gearboxes, chains, bearings, sprockets, belts, and couplings.
• Familiarity with conveyors and material handling systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret and work from electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Interest in expanding skills in electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Comfort working at various heights, outdoors in all weather conditions, and on your feet for extended periods.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate with a group of maintenance technicians.
• Willingness to participate in scheduled plant shutdowns and occasional on-call rotation once trained.

Why Work Here?

You will join a large, stable manufacturing environment that offers consistent work and exposure to a wide variety of mechanical troubleshooting and repair tasks. The role provides a regular first-shift schedule, opportunities to develop and expand skills in electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and the chance to gain millwright-style maintenance experience. Safety is a core value, and you will be part of a supportive maintenance team with potential for long-term advancement within the plant.

Work Environment

This position is based in a large industrial plant where you will work as part of a maintenance team performing both preventive and repair maintenance throughout the facility. The environment includes working outdoors in all weather conditions, walking and standing for extended periods, and working at various height levels. The team typically consists of about 8 maintenance technicians, with plans to grow to approximately 10–12, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. Safety is treated as a top priority, with established policies and procedures guiding daily work. The standard schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. After you are comfortable and fully trained, you will participate in an on-call rotation to support maintenance needs outside regular hours. Twice a year, the plant conducts scheduled shutdowns during which the maintenance team works 12-hour days for about a week to thoroughly clean and service equipment. Typical attire includes jeans and a sleeved T-shirt; shorts and sleeveless shirts are not permitted. Required personal protective equipment includes hard hats, eyewear, ear protection, gloves, and steel-toe footwear, which you are expected to provide for yourself.

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

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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.