The Maintenance Engineering Technician position at the Des Moines, Iowa plant is a multi-craft position that requires a working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic (PLC). This position provides emergency and routine maintenance support to the operations departments in an industrial/automated environment. Hourly rate of pay is $43.97 / hour. - Eligible for additional $0.50 for Certified Welding Wage Progression - Eligible for medical, prescription, dental, & vision coverage on date of hire Qualified candidates will be required to pass a written technical skill assessment and undergo a one-on-one technical interview.
Responsibilities for the Maintenance Engineering Technician (MET) position may include the following:
Candidates must have flexibility to work either an 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shift on either a day or night shift. Shift preference is based on seniority, therefore we cannot guarantee a specific shift.
8-Hour Shift Schedule:
Shift B Monday – Friday, 6 am – 2 pm
10-Hour Shift Schedule:
Shift E Monday – Thursday, 6 pm – 4 am
12-Hour Shift Schedule
Day shift (Shift 1 & 3) work from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M. Night shift (Shift 2 & 4) work 6 P.M. to 6 A.M. Teammates must be able to work a shift schedule with 48 hours one week and 36 hours the next week. The shift pattern requires candidates to work every other weekend.
Week 1
Monday - Day Off
Tuesday - Day Off
Wednesday - Work
Thursday - Work
Friday - Day Off
Saturday - Day Off
Sunday - Day Off
Week 2
Monday - Work
Tuesday - Work
Wednesday - Day Off
Thursday - Day Off
Friday - Work
Saturday - Work
Sunday- Work
Minimum Qualifications:
3+ years of industrial maintenance in multi-craft environment OR
3+ years of high-tech maintenance related military experience OR
Completed apprenticeship program & 2 year industrial maintenance experience OR
Associates Degree in Electronics, General Technology, Robotics, or related field and 2+ years industrial maintenance experience
Candidates must also possess general computer skills, PLC experience, & presentation skills
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