Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic Job Description We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in maintenance, motor troubleshooting, and electrical maintenance. You will be responsible for installing, adjusting, and maintaining all mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic plant equipment. Responsibilities + Install, adjust, and maintain all mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic plant equipment. + Perform general mechanical functions and repairs on plant equipment, vehicles, buildings, facilities, or instruments. + Execute skills such as welding, basic fabrication, pipefitting, HVAC, electronic scale repair, pump repair, pump seal rebuild, and basic line equipment repair and rebuilding. + Utilize a PM or work order system to track all issues, ensuring clear communication with the Maintenance Supervisor. + Install new machinery and equipment. + Complete general repairs such as painting, patching walls, and security hardware. + Maintain inventory of assigned tools and related supplies. + Keep tools and machinery in good condition. + Notify supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken. + Maintain a clean work environment inside and outside the facility using good housekeeping habits. + Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools. Essential Skills + 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience. + Maintenance technician skills. + Preventive maintenance knowledge. + Electrical expertise. Additional Skills & Qualifications + 1-2 years of conveyor belt system experience within the agriculture or food industry preferred. + Ability to lift up to 100 lbs as needed. Why Work Here? Join a company with over 60 years of experience in providing formulation and packaging solutions. We offer a family-like culture where employees embody our core values, R.A.P.I.D.S. Our Des Moines site has grown significantly, adding new buildings and maintaining a tight-knit culture despite being a national company. Enjoy benefits such as retirement plans, vacation accrual, and employee incentives. Appreciate employee nights out and opportunities for role advancement. Work Environment The work schedule is Monday to Friday, either 6-3:30 or 7-4:30, with occasional Saturday work if needed. The team of approximately 10 people works about 45 hours a week on average. The plant runs 24/6, but maintenance does not. The team enjoys a friendly and fun environment, making teamwork essential. The facility involves working around hazardous chemicals, with full protective gear provided when necessary. A uniform is provided for work, including steel-toed boots and eyewear. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Des Moines, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $64000.00/yr. Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DOEarn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.Free Short & Long-Term Disability.Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.Education Assistance.And much more Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 2026. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry u2013 from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companiesu2019 construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2026-04-23