Mechanical/Electrical Technician

About the role

Loparex LLC, a global leader in release liner manufacturing, is seeking dedicated and driven individuals to join our Iowa City team. This position is responsible for electrical and mechanical work scope to ensure equipment safety, reliability, and uptime, including performing preventative and corrective maintenance, installing and modifying electrical/electronic control systems and mechanical components, and supporting plant systems such as air compressors, chillers, boilers, and HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and support for paper conversion machinery in an industrial environment.
• Keeps production machinery operating.
• Identifies mechanical problems and determines appropriate repair procedures; initiates requests for needed parts.
• Highly involved in identifying and correcting safety concerns; participates in safety program and adheres to all rules and procedures.
• Services plant support systems (air compressors, chillers, boiler, HVAC).
• Works alongside safety, production, process and maintenance departments to drive continuous improvement.
• Possesses safe working knowledge of low voltage systems up to 480 VAC/3‑Phase and 600 VDC.
• Able to troubleshoot motor control systems consisting of starter circuits and drive applications (typical drives include AB PowerFlex, Yaskawa, Siemens and Magnatek).
• Effectively reads electrical schematics for control systems and power distribution; also creates and modifies drawings using AutoCAD.
• Utilizes multi‑meter, process meter and various electrical tools to perform electrical testing.
• Completes work orders assigned to the E&I group for troubleshooting, repair, installations, and process improvements.
• Operates forklift, platform lift and sky jack as needed.
• Uses basic computer skills (MS Office tools) and is familiar with installing/running software used for communicating with field devices.

Requirements

• Ability to work as an electrician in a factory environment.
• Two‑year degree of Applied Science or an associate degree in a technical field related to Electrical and Instrumentation.
• Previous experience that provides the qualifications to perform the job duties.
• Ability to use a wide variety of diagnostic and repair tools.
• Ability to read and follow electrical and mechanical schematics, technical manuals, drawings, and regulatory books.
• Solid computer skills including Excel, Word, Outlook and use of a CMMS system.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to weld and use a cutting torch.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Required to provide own tools/toolbox.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (ear plugs, safety glasses, gloves, steel‑toe shoes).
• Must pass all three pre‑employment testings (lifting test, drug test, and background check).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic and supplemental life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability; 401(k) and retirement enhancement plan.
• Paid time off: 11 paid holidays.
• Employee perks: uniforms, safety shoe allowance, and wellness reimbursement.
• Stable long‑term employment.

Schedule

12‑hour rotating night shifts (7 PM–7 AM) with a rotating schedule that includes every other weekend or a rotating day off.