Maintenance Mechanic
Sub-Zero Group, Inc. · Cedar Rapids, IA · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagement$32–$39/hrFull-time
Primary Planning & Start-Up Responsibilities
- Support the installation, commissioning, functional testing, and startup of new production equipment.
- Review equipment drawings, manuals, and specifications to understand system design and long-term maintenance needs before production begins.
- Aid in developing preventive maintenance plans, procedures, and parts lists for new assets as they come online.
- Participate in equipment acceptance testing and troubleshooting during early production trials to ensure systems operate safely and efficiently.
- Identify potential reliability risks during qualification and provide feedback to Engineering and Operations to improve equipment readiness.
- Help organize spare parts, tooling, and maintenance work areas to support a smooth transition from construction to full production.
- Document equipment performance, start-up issues, and corrective actions to build a strong maintenance history from day one.
- Collaborate with contractors, OEM technicians, and internal teams to ensure equipment meets operational expectations.
Primary Ongoing Production Responsibilities
- Take ownership of daily maintenance activities to keep production equipment running safely, reliably, and at peak performance.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, completing high-quality repairs and documenting work in the CMMS.
- Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks on schedule, providing feedback to improve job plans and equipment reliability.
- Follow detailed work instructions, safety procedures, and LOTO requirements while identifying hazards and contributing to a proactive safety culture.
- Communicate equipment status, repair needs, and follow-up actions clearly across shifts and with Operations.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, MRO, and Supply Chain to align maintenance work with production priorities and ensure parts and materials are available.
- Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying recurring issues, recommending solutions, and participating in equipment upgrades or reliability initiatives.
We Value Our Employees
- Competitive compensation based on skills
- Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
- Generous 401(K) savings and profit sharing
- Fitness center, walking paths
- Education assistance and internal training programs
- Electric vehicle charging
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Pay
- Competitive hourly pay ranging from $32.00 to $39.00 per hour based on candidate skills and experiences.
Schedule
- This is a first shift opportunity and hours are 7:00am - 3:30pm.