MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

ALL-STATE INDUSTRIES INC•West Des Moines, IA

13d•$32 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Engineer is a hands-on member of the Maintenance team responsible for supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment, tooling, facilities, and building systems across All-State Industries’ three West Des Moines manufacturing facilities. The operations include die cutting, urethane manufacturing, and engineered/CNC plastics manufacturing. The role involves independently diagnosing problems, completing repairs, improving equipment reliability, and serving as a technical resource to Production and Maintenance team members. The position covers industrial equipment troubleshooting and repair, preventive maintenance, production and engineering support, tooling and process improvements, and facility maintenance. The Maintenance Engineer collaborates with Production, Quality, vendors, contractors, and a four-person Maintenance team, and may provide technical guidance to less experienced maintenance personnel. The role is primarily in an industrial manufacturing environment, with occasional outdoor, rooftop, or height-related work. Local travel between facilities and vendors is required, with occasional support at other company locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday on first shift. The role reports to the Director of Operations and is classified as full-time, non-exempt/hourly, with a stated salary range of $32.00–$42.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally between facilities and vendors, and occasionally to other company locations as business needs require.
Five or more years of progressively responsible industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
Demonstrated experience independently troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
Demonstrated industrial electrical troubleshooting experience.
Working knowledge of motors, electrical controls, sensors, relays, switches, drives, and related components.
Experience with pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems.
Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to systematically diagnose equipment failures.
Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, electrical diagnostic equipment, and maintenance equipment.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a small Maintenance team.
Willingness and ability to perform both technical equipment work and routine facility maintenance as business needs require.
Ability to safely perform regular walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and work around production equipment; use ladders and lifts; access equipment and building areas; and lift and move materials and equipment consistent with company safety practices.
Ability to work occasionally outdoors, at heights, on rooftops, or in areas exposed to temperature changes, noise, dust, oils, or other typical manufacturing conditions, and to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, technical diploma, apprenticeship, or other formal training in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, electromechanical technology, automation, machining, or a related field.
PLC troubleshooting experience, particularly with Allen-Bradley or similar industrial controls.
Experience with VFDs, servo systems, automation, and industrial control systems.
CNC equipment maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
Machining, welding, fabrication, or tool-and-die experience.
Experience supporting tooling, fixtures, dies, molds, or manufacturing process improvements.
Experience with CMMS or computerized preventive maintenance systems.
Experience in a multi-building or multi-process manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial production equipment and supporting systems, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related components.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, equipment drawings, technical manuals, and related documentation.
Troubleshoot motors, drives, sensors, switches, relays, controls, power supplies, and other industrial electrical components; support CNC and automated equipment where applicable.
Install, modify, align, adjust, and commission equipment; assist with fabrication, machining, welding, tooling, fixtures, and equipment modifications as appropriate.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems; help improve preventive maintenance procedures and schedules.
Identify recurring equipment failures, recommend permanent corrective actions, maintain accurate maintenance and PM records, identify critical spare parts, and support maintenance inventory needs.
Improve equipment uptime, reliability, safety, and overall equipment effectiveness.
Partner with Production, Quality, and other departments to troubleshoot equipment and process issues and assist with equipment setup and adjustments.
Provide technical input for new equipment, equipment modifications, tooling, and manufacturing processes; participate in continuous improvement and root-cause problem solving.
Perform and coordinate general facility maintenance and repairs across three West Des Moines manufacturing buildings.
Inspect and maintain facility systems and infrastructure, including doors, lighting, plumbing, compressed air, HVAC-related components, roofs, drains, walls, and floors.
Perform minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general repairs within training and applicable regulatory requirements.
Conduct routine facility and roof inspections; coordinate specialized repairs with outside contractors and service providers as assigned.
Assist with snow, weather, grounds, housekeeping, cleanup, and other facility needs when required.
Follow OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, electrical safety practices, machine guarding requirements, and company safety policies; correct or escalate unsafe conditions.
Collaborate with the four-person Maintenance team, share knowledge, and provide technical guidance or training to less experienced personnel when appropriate.
Respond to urgent equipment and facility issues and prioritize work according to safety, production impact, and business needs.
Maintain safe and organized work areas, tools, equipment, and maintenance spaces; perform other assigned maintenance, production support, and facility duties.