Technician II, Production Maintenance (Onsite in Ames, IA) - Weekend Shift

Hach•Ames, IA

1d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine yourself… Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you. Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project. Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth. At Hach ( www.hach.com ), a Veralto company, we ensure water quality for people around the world, and every team member plays a vital role in that mission. Our founding vision is to make water analysis better—faster, simpler, greener, and more informative. We accomplish this through teamwork, customer partnerships, passionate experts, and reliable, easy-to-use solutions. As part of our team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll be part of a unique work environment where purpose meets possibility: where you’ll make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale by enabling the world’s everyday water needs, and where you’ll have opportunities to foster your professional development and fuel your career growth. Motivated by the highest possible stakes in climate change and global health, we’re working together within a rapidly digitizing industry to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and our environment. More about us: https://www.hach.com/about-us We offer: Days of vacation Flexible working hours Professional onboarding and training options Powerful team looking forward to working with you Career coaching and development opportunities Health benefits 401(k) Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Production Maintenance Technician II plays a critical role in keeping our operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably. In this hands-on industrial maintenance role, you’ll apply your mechanical and electrical troubleshooting expertise to support continuous improvement across our production environment. From preventative maintenance to urgent repairs, you’ll be at the center of solving real-time equipment challenges that directly impact operational performance. You’ll collaborate closely with service technicians and cross-functional teams to install, repair, and optimize equipment, while also contributing ideas and technical solutions that reduce downtime and improve reliability. If you enjoy diagnosing complex issues, building practical solutions, and being part of a team that values technical skill and continuous improvement, this role is the perfect fit for you! This position is part of the Operations Team, located in Ames, Iowa and will be onsite.

Requirements

3+ years related experience in an appropriate manufacturing or engineering environment preferred.
High school diploma or GED required.
Associates Degree in related field, or appropriate background with related work experience.
Developed analytical skills and ability to problem solve in a logical, structured manner.
The ability to read and comprehend drawings and other technical information required to perform the assigned task work.

Responsibilities

Proactively address problems using the appropriate troubleshooting and repair techniques
Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, product or process problems and identify root cause
Document repairs and the appropriate adjustments made in the Computer Maintenance Management System
Help coordinate planned and unplanned activities with engineering, managers, contractors, and vendors to perform repairs and preventative maintenance activities for process equipment as needed
Assess the equipment’s performance and repair history, and work with engineers to plan a preventative maintenance schedule, as well as work on equipment upgrades
Calibrate equipment, cleanrooms, and controlled areas
Purchase and maintain equipment components, spare parts, or repair supplies
Assists with the training and performance building of other technicians
Participate in continuous improvement/Kaizen activities
Complete LOTO training