Maintenance Technician

About the role

Curries is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support day-to-day maintenance activities within our manufacturing operation in Mason City, Iowa. This role is crucial for ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and maintaining a safe, efficient production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex systems, document completed work, and provide feedback to improve maintenance strategies and equipment performance.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment, including conveyors, presses, roll formers, welders, robots, and related systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Complete advanced and routine PMs in accordance with established procedures.
• Accurately document work performed, parts used, and equipment status in the maintenance management system.
• Provide input and recommendations to improve maintenance plans, reliability, and safety.
• Support maintenance projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist and provide guidance to other technicians as needed.
• Work independently on off-shifts as required.
• Support special assignments and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical degree or certification in Industrial Maintenance or a related field preferred.
• Hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong troubleshooting ability across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrated experience completing preventive maintenance activities independently.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action experience.
• Comfortable working independently and supporting less experienced technicians.
• Willingness to obtain or maintain required certifications (forklift, aerial lift, safety training).
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or off-shift hours as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Program with company contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Employee Assistance Program
• Gym reimbursement
• On-site Health Clinic
• Discount portal
• Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career