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Maintenance Technician
 QPS Employment Group | |
41,600
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 United States, Iowa, Fairfield | |
| 1805 West Jefferson Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Nov 03, 2026 | |
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Position Title: Maintenance Technician
Salary: $41,600-$62,400 per year Shift: 1st Hours: 7:00am-4:00pm QPS Employment Group has a great Maintenance Technician position available at a company in Fairfield, IA. This is a 1st shift, direct hire position. Maintenance Technician Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Troubleshoot and repair heavy industrial production equipment including induction furnaces, molding lines, sand mixers, conveyors, shot blasters, pour ladles, and overhead cranes. - Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system failures. - Rebuild and replace faulty components including bearings, gearboxes, motors, pumps, belts, pulleys, and rollers. - Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities according to maintenance management programs. - Conduct routine equipment inspections, including checking gauges, oil levels, temperatures, vibration indicators, and general equipment condition. - Change industrial filters, inspect drive belts, monitor fluid levels, and perform lubrication tasks. - Utilize welding equipment including stick, MIG, and TIG welding processes to repair machinery, structures, and foundry fixtures. - Fabricate machine guards, brackets, supports, and specialty rigging components. - Operate fabrication equipment including band saws, mag drills, grinders, and related shop tools. - Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and zero-energy verification protocols before performing maintenance activities. - Maintain detailed maintenance records, documenting repairs, parts utilized, troubleshooting steps, and root-cause findings. - Wear required personal protective equipment and maintain compliance with company safety standards. Maintenance Technician Requirements: - High school diploma or GED required. - Associate degree or vocational training in industrial automation, electro-mechanical technology, maintenance mechanics, or a related field preferred. - Minimum of 2-3 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred. - Experience in a foundry, steel mill, metals facility, or heavy manufacturing environment highly preferred. - Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. - Experience using digital multimeters and electrical testing devices. - Ability to troubleshoot 480V three-phase power systems, electric motors, and variable frequency drives (VFDs). - Strong hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting skills. - Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings, and equipment manuals. - Welding and fabrication experience preferred. - Ability to lift and carry 50-75 pounds regularly. - Ability to stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work throughout an 8-to-12-hour shift. - Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and around heavy industrial equipment. - Ability to work in high-heat, dusty, and noisy environments. About us: QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately! Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process Best of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee! Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. | |