Industrial Mechanical Technician

Cushman & Wakefield • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

C&W Services is hiring an Industrial Mechanical Technician in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The position involves maintenance and repair work on industrial equipment in a team-oriented, safety-conscious facility. Work includes preventive maintenance and repairs on pumps, conveying systems, piping, heat exchangers, power transmissions, and other power-driven rotating equipment. Tasks are completed with varying levels of supervision depending on the assignment and the employee’s development; moderate supervision and follow-up may be required.

The technician assists with developing preventive-maintenance standards and work procedures and provides feedback on service discrepancies through work orders. The role uses hand and power tools, rigging equipment, welding tools, cutting torches, and heavy industrial equipment. Work may take place at heights using ladders, platforms, or scaffolding, with fall protection as necessary. The employee must follow company and customer safety rules, complete administrative duties such as time accounting and work orders, maintain required personal tools and a documented tool list, and support customer and employee relations and company goals.

The listed schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The posting also states that flexibility to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, may be required as the job demands. Pay is listed as $27.20–$32.00 per hour in the compensation section; another section lists $30–$32 per hour based on experience.

The work environment includes frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, elevated or precarious places, 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, and noise is usually very loud. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, extended or continuous movement, climbing stairs and ladders, operating tools and vehicles, and wearing a respirator while performing job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• 0 to 5 years of mechanical experience and/or 1–2 years of education in industrial maintenance technologies preferred.
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools, precision alignment, rigging, pipefitting, welding, blueprint reading, mathematics, and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools, including hand grinders, saws, impact wrenches, drill presses, and hydraulic pullers, and to use rigging equipment.
• Ability to perform welding and use a cutting torch as required.
• Ability to operate and knowledge of simple and complex heavy industrial equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, basket trucks, and skid loaders.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented and safety-conscious environment and comply with company and site safety rules.
• Flexibility to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, as demanded by the job.
• Ability to meet the job’s physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 pounds, moving for extended or continuous periods, climbing stairs and ladders, operating applicable tools and equipment, and wearing a respirator.
• Ability to observe details at close range, precisely control machine or vehicle controls, and quickly grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and to arrange items or actions according to specified rules or patterns.
• Ability to maintain required personal tools and an up-to-date documented tool list.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on pumps, conveying systems, piping, heat exchangers, power transmissions, and other power-driven rotating equipment according to established standards.
• Work on assigned tasks with the level of supervision appropriate to the task and employee development; the position may require moderate supervision and follow-up.
• Assist in formulating preventive-maintenance standards and work procedures.
• Provide work-order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery.
• Use hand and power tools, rigging equipment, and welding or cutting equipment as required.
• Operate industrial equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, basket trucks, and skid loaders.
• Work from elevated areas such as ladders, platforms, and scaffolding, using fall protection as necessary.
• Follow company and customer regulations, policies, procedures, and safety requirements, including PJHA and observation processes.
• 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 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.
• Meet performance expectations and participate in employee development planning.
• Perform assigned tasks safely, effectively, and efficiently.

Benefits

• Weekly pay on Fridays.
• Comprehensive benefits available from 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 insurance; 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