Industrial Mechanical Technician

Cushman & Wakefield • Cedar Rapids, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

C&W Services is hiring an Industrial Mechanical Technician in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role performs repairs and preventive maintenance on industrial equipment, including pumps, conveying systems, piping, heat exchangers, power transmissions, and other power-driven rotating equipment. Work is performed to established standards, with the level of supervision depending on assigned tasks and employee development; the position also requires the ability to work without supervision. The technician contributes to preventive maintenance standards and procedures and provides work-order feedback about service discrepancies.

The role involves working in a team-oriented, safety-conscious environment and complying with company and customer regulations, policies, procedures, and site safety requirements. Duties include equipment operation, welding and cutting as required, administrative tasks such as time accounting and work-order completion, maintaining a documented personal tool list, and other duties assigned by the responsible supervisor. The stated schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The employee must also be flexible to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, as the job demands.

The position pays $30.60–$36.00 per hour in the compensation section; the job details also cite $34–$36 per hour depending on experience and a $3,000 retention bonus. Benefits and perks described include weekly Friday pay, day-one comprehensive benefits, employee perks, a Daily Pay Program, advancement opportunities, training, and company-provided safety apparel and uniforms. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health, vision, and dental insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; retirement savings plans; life and disability insurance; and paid and unpaid time away from work.

The work involves frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, elevated or precarious locations, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical-shock risk, and vibration. Occasional exposure includes extreme heat or cold and wet or humid conditions; noise is usually very loud. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, sustained movement, climbing stairs and ladders, operating tools and equipment, and wearing a respirator when performing job duties.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance and/or 4 or more years of education in industrial maintenance technologies or engineering is preferred.
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools, precision alignment, rigging, pipefitting, welding, blueprint reading, mathematics, and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Ability to operate hand tools and power tools, including hand grinders, saws, impact wrenches, drill presses, and hydraulic pullers.
• Ability to weld and use a cutting torch as required.
• Ability to operate simple and complex heavy industrial equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, basket trucks, and skid loaders.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, safety-conscious environment and without supervision when required.
• Flexibility to work all shifts, including holidays and weekends, as demanded by the job.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including lifting up to 50 pounds, sustained movement, climbing, operating tools and equipment, and wearing a respirator.
• Maintain personal tools required for the job and an up-to-date documented tool list.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience and/or 4 or more years of education in industrial maintenance technologies or engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on pumps, conveying systems, piping, heat exchangers, power transmissions, and other power-driven rotating equipment in accordance with established standards.
• Work on assigned tasks with an appropriate level of supervision, including performing work without supervision when required.
• Assist in formulating preventive maintenance standards and work procedures.
• Provide work-order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery.
• Use hand tools, power tools, rigging equipment, and heavy industrial equipment; perform welding and use a cutting torch as required.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, basket trucks, and skid loaders safely.
• Work at elevated areas, including ladders, platforms, and scaffolding, using fall-protection equipment as necessary.
• Comply with company and customer regulations, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines, including the PJHA and observation processes.
• Meet performance expectations and participate in employee development planning.
• Communicate with team members to support short- and long-range planning and company goals.
• Maintain required personal tools and an up-to-date documented personal tool list.
• Complete assigned tasks safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Complete administrative duties accurately and promptly, including time accounting and work-order completion.
• Maintain positive customer and employee relations.
• Perform other duties assigned by the responsible supervisor.
• Work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, as demanded by the job.

Benefits

• Weekly pay on Fridays.
• Comprehensive benefits starting day one, including employee perks and a Daily Pay Program.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Training to work in a cutting-edge facility.
• Company-provided safety apparel and uniforms.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; retirement savings plans; life and disability insurance; and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• $3,000 retention bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed