Industrial Mechanical Technician

Cushman & Wakefield • Cedar Rapids, IA

8d • $27 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

C&W Services is hiring an Industrial Mechanical Technician for a facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role involves maintaining and repairing industrial equipment in a team-oriented, safety-conscious environment. Assigned work ranges from tasks performed with direct supervision to tasks completed independently, depending on the assignment and the employee’s development; moderate supervision and follow-up may be required.

The technician performs repairs and preventive maintenance on pumps, conveying systems, piping, heat exchangers, power transmissions, and other power-driven rotating equipment in accordance with established standards. The position also involves supporting preventive-maintenance procedures, reporting service discrepancies through work orders, operating industrial equipment, and completing administrative duties such as time accounting and work-order documentation. The employee must maintain required personal tools and comply with company and customer policies and safety procedures.

The scheduled hours are Tuesday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The job may also require flexibility to work other shifts, weekends, and holidays as demanded by the job. The listed hourly compensation is $27.20–$32.00; the posting also cites a $30–$32 hourly range based on experience and a $3,000 retention bonus.

The work environment includes 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 to extreme heat or cold and wet or humid conditions is noted; noise is usually very loud. The role involves physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds, working at heights, and wearing a respirator when performing job duties.

Requirements

• 0 to 5 years of mechanical experience and/or 1–2 years of education in industrial maintenance technologies is preferred.
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools, precision alignment, rigging, pipefitting, welding, blueprint reading, mathematics, and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Ability to use required hand tools, power tools, and equipment, including hand grinders, saws, impact wrenches, drill presses, hydraulic pullers, and rigging equipment.
• Ability to operate simple and complex heavy industrial equipment, including forklifts, scissors lifts, basket trucks, and skid loaders.
• Ability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required by the job.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move for extended or continuous periods.
• Ability to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and step stools, and to work at elevated locations.
• Ability to wear a respirator while performing job duties.
• Ability to observe details at close range, adjust machine or vehicle controls precisely and repeatedly, and quickly grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others understand, and to arrange information or actions according to specified rules or patterns.
• Must meet the physical requirements of the job; the posting states that these requirements will be provided before employment.

Nice To Haves

• 0 to 5 years of mechanical experience and/or 1–2 years of education in industrial maintenance technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team-oriented, safety-conscious environment and follow the PJHA process, observation process, and applicable company and site safety guidelines.
• Repair and perform preventive maintenance on pumps, conveying systems, piping, heat exchangers, power transmissions, and other power-driven rotating equipment according to established standards.
• Assist in formulating preventive-maintenance standards and work procedures while performing maintenance duties.
• Provide work-order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery.
• Use hand and power tools and rigging equipment; perform welding and use a cutting torch as required.
• Operate industrial equipment and vehicles such as forklifts, scissors lifts, basket trucks, and skid loaders.
• Perform work from elevated areas, including ladders, platforms, and scaffolding, using fall-protection equipment as necessary.
• Comply with company and customer regulations, policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• 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, and perform other duties assigned by the responsible supervisor.
• Complete administrative duties accurately and on time, including time accounting and work-order completion.
• Maintain positive customer and employee relations.
• Meet performance expectations, including employee development planning.

Benefits

• $3,000 retention bonus.
• Weekly pay on Fridays.
• Comprehensive benefits available from day one, including employee perks and a Daily Pay Program.
• Advancement opportunities and 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.

What This Job Offers

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