Industrial Maintenance Technician / 3rd Shift
Danfoss · Ames, IA · 2 wk ago
On-siteManufacturingFull-time
About the Role
The Maintenance Technician provides support to Plant Operations in installing, repairing, and maintaining production equipment throughout the plant, under instruction or with the assistance of a Maintenance Technician II. This position reports to the Maintenance Manager and the Team Leader.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems to the faulty component.
- Observe and test the operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using volt meters, Megger, and other test equipment.
- Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
- Repair and maintain Fanuc/ABB Robotics and CNC Machines, including Mazak/Makino Machining Centers.
- Replace faulty modules and field components.
- Install and maintain hydraulic circuits in industrial equipment, including hoses, relief valves, proportional valves, and other hydraulic components.
- Repair and maintain the operating condition of all industrial production equipment, including test stands and devices used to move, lift, or convey product.
- Automation troubleshooting to include A/C and DC motors, motor starters, and VFDs.
- Repair inventory and quality control systems such as visual recognition, RF ID, and dot matrix printer hardware.
- Follow all safety rules, including PPE, NFPA-70, NEC, and OSHA.
- Adhere to attendance requirements: rarely absent or late, pre-schedules and pre-approves absences.
- Work occasional overtime as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate Degree preferred.
- Two (2) years hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical or electronic systems is a plus but not required.
- Ability to read and interpret electronic/hydraulic drawings, schematics, and engineering blueprints to determine problem root causes and implement corrective action is a plus but not required.
- Ability to read precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, levels, and lasers is a plus.
- Strong computer skills are a plus.
- Familiar with fieldbuses (Profinet/Profibus/EIP/DeviceNet) to include extended I/O troubleshooting.
- Team player able to work overtime as needed and willing to learn.
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to stand for long periods of time; use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- Frequently required to walk and talk or hear.
- Regularly required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
- Potential exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
- The noise level in the work environment may require hearing protection.
- Must be physically able to wear appropriate PPE.
Benefits
- Promotion from within and support for learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- Flexibility, autonomy, and support to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected and valued.
- Paid time off, paid vacation, 401k retirement plan with company match, personal insurance, and tuition reimbursement (varies by country and contract).