Maintenance Technician - Nights - 11 pm - 7 am

Amcor•Des Moines, IA

22h

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician ensures reliable operation and optimal performance of production equipment through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. The role helps minimize downtime and supports continuous improvement in a manufacturing facility. It uses technical skills in PLC programming and control systems to diagnose and resolve equipment problems, implement efficiency improvements, and maintain equipment integrity while following safety requirements, including OSHA guidelines. The technician works with cross-functional teams to support production goals and a safe, high-quality manufacturing environment. The position is based in Des Moines, Iowa, and the posting identifies an 11 p.m.–7 a.m. night schedule. The facility operates continuously, and the technician may need to work overtime, weekends, holidays, during shutdowns, and 8- to 12-hour shifts as production needs require. Work takes place in a high-noise production environment with variable temperatures, including potentially hot conditions. Employees must follow safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; extrusion production or similar operations preferred.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, including troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipment.
Proficiency in PLC systems, relay logic, AC/DC drives, and other control-system components.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and ladder diagrams, including their relationship to hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Experience troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing oil-circulating and water-heating units.
Ability to use precision measuring tools and electrical testing equipment for diagnostics and repairs.
Basic computer skills, including use of Microsoft programs for everyday tasks.
Fluent English and strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and make sound decisions under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to multitask, prioritize projects and workloads, and independently diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical malfunctions.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions using common-sense understanding.
Self-motivated and productive with minimal supervision; able to meet production demands by working overtime, weekends, holidays, shutdowns, and 8- to 12-hour shifts as needed.
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Maintain a clean attendance record and have no disciplinary actions within the past 12 months.
Ability to stand, sit, kneel, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and crawl for extended periods multiple times per day; perform manual tasks involving wrist action, twisting, pulling, and raising arms at or above shoulder height; and safely lift and handle items weighing 0–50 pounds.
Ability to work for extended periods in warm, humid, and cool climates and wear required PPE, including safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, steel-toe shoes or boots, a face shield, gloves, and a face mask.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.
Experience in extrusion production or similar manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and maintain a wide range of mechanical and electrical production equipment, including compressors, rollers, chains, bearings, seals, sprockets, chillers, gearboxes, pumps, fans, valves, motors, extruders, dies, grinders, winders, and bag machines.
Inspect equipment using precision measuring and gauging tools before starting work to ensure accuracy and compliance with specifications.
Use electrical testing equipment to diagnose equipment malfunctions and complete repairs.
Carry out equipment start-up and shutdown procedures in accordance with company safety protocols and OSHA guidelines.
Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Program, modify, and maintain PLC systems, including engineering changes to PLC logic and updates to HMI screens.
Calibrate and maintain instrumentation and control systems.
Work independently with minimal technical supervision while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
Respond to emergency breakdowns and on-call situations, including overtime, weekends, and plant shutdowns as required.
Follow safety, food safety, health, and company policies and procedures.
Maintain operational knowledge of departmental equipment, including starting, setting up, operating, and adjusting machinery as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees; amount may vary by location.
Company-paid holidays, starting at 8 days per year; amount may vary by location.
Wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Paid parental leave.
Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement, dependent upon approval.
Discretionary bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent upon hire date.