Industrial Mechanical Technician

Cushman & Wakefield•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

C&W Services is the industry leader in cutting-edge maintenance and janitorial programs for facilities ranging from corporate office portfolios and manufacturing plants to large public venues—keeping our client’s facility running smoothly all the time. This role is for an Industrial Mechanical Technician in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, working a Tuesday-Friday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm shift. The position offers weekly pay, comprehensive benefits from day one, advancement opportunities, and training.

Requirements

5+ years' experience in industrial maintenance and/or 4+ years education in industrial maintenance technologies / engineering preferred.
Ability to observe details at close range.
Ability to control precision with machines or vehicles.
Manual dexterity to quickly grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Ability to perform substantial lifting (up to 50 pounds).
Ability to move for extended or continuous periods of time.
Ability to ascend and descend staircases, ladders, and/or step stools.
Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
Ability to operate forklifts or other vehicles in a safe manner.
Ability to wear a respirator while performing job duties.
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern.
Working knowledge of using hand / power tools, precision alignment, rigging, pipefitting, welding, blueprint reading, mathematics, Preventive/Predictive Maintenance.

Nice To Haves

4+ years education in industrial maintenance technologies / engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Work in a team-oriented and safety-conscious environment, adhering to all safety guidelines and procedures.
Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on pumps, conveying systems, piping, heat exchangers, power transmissions, and other power-driven rotating equipment.
Ensure repairs and preventive maintenance are performed in conformance with established standards.
Complete tasks with or without direct supervision, depending on assigned tasks and employee development.
Assist in formulating preventive maintenance standards and work procedures.
Provide work order feedback on discrepancies noted in service delivery.
Use hand and power tools daily, including hand grinders, saws, impact wrenches, drill presses, hydraulic pullers, and rigging equipment.
Perform welding and use a cutting torch.
Operate and have knowledge of simple and complex heavy industrial equipment such as forklifts, scissors lifts, basket trucks, and skid loaders.
Work from elevated areas such as ladders, platforms, and scaffolding, utilizing fall protection equipment.
Ensure compliance with all company and customer regulations, policies, and procedures.
Achieve performance expectations set forth as part of performance appraisals, including employee development planning.
Communicate with team members to assist in the development of short- and long-range planning.
Maintain personal tools required for the job, including an up-to-date documented personal tool list.
Meet physical requirements of the job.
Perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
Complete accurate and timely administrative duties, including time accounting and work order completion.
Maintain positive customer and employee relations.