Vibration Data Collection Technician

Cushman & Wakefield • Cedar Rapids, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

C&W Services is hiring a Vibration Data Collection Technician to work at the Cargill facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role involves collecting vibration data on established routes, performing balancing procedures as needed, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting preventive and predictive maintenance in a heavy industrial environment. The technician is expected to work independently, follow task procedures, and contribute to safe, effective, and efficient facility operations.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with flexibility to work other shifts, weekends, and holidays as required. Compensation is listed as $29.75–$35.00 per hour, with an earlier listing of $33–$35 based on experience. A $3,000 retention bonus is also offered. Benefits are available from day one and may include health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

Requirements

• High school degree or approved GED.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with computer software, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including lifting up to 50 pounds, moving for extended or continuous periods, and ascending and descending stairs, ladders, or step stools.
• Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, equipment, forklifts, or other vehicles safely.
• Ability to wear a respirator while performing job duties.
• 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 and to arrange actions or information in a specified order or pattern.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance.
• Five years of experience in industrial maintenance or predictive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team-oriented, safety-conscious environment and comply with company and site safety procedures, including PJHA and observation processes.
• Work without supervision when required.
• Operate and demonstrate knowledge of simple and complex heavy industrial equipment.
• Assist in formulating preventive maintenance and work procedures; provide work-order feedback on service-delivery discrepancies.
• Apply preventive and predictive maintenance best practices.
• Execute tests in strict compliance with task procedures.
• Use a vibration data recorder on established routes and assess equipment in the field using all senses.
• Perform equipment balancing procedures in the field as needed.
• Keep tools, equipment, and software current with vibration technology and in good condition.
• Comply with company and customer regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain personal tools required for the job.
• Perform assigned tasks safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Complete administrative duties accurately and on time, including time accounting and work orders.
• Maintain positive customer and employee relations.
• Communicate with team members to support short- and long-range planning and company goals.
• Meet performance expectations and participate in employee development planning.
• Perform other duties assigned by the responsible supervisor.

Benefits

• Weekly pay on Fridays.
• Comprehensive benefits available from day one, including Employee Perks and the Daily Pay Program.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Training to work in a cutting-edge facility.
• Company-provided safety apparel and uniforms.
• $3,000 retention bonus.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; retirement savings plans; life and disability insurance; and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED