Industrial Mechanical Technician – Entry

Job Title
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Industrial Mechanical Technician – Entry

Maintenance of production mechanical equipment and environments.

C&W Services is the industry leader in cutting‑edge maintenance and janitorial programs for facilities ranging from corporate office portfolios and manufacturing plants to large public venues—keeping our client’s facility running smoothly all the time.

• Title
  :
  Industrial Mechanical Technician – Entry
• Location
  :
  Fort Dodge, IA
• Salary
  :
  Up to $29.00/Hr
• Hours
  :
  Mon – Thurs OR Tues – Friday 6:30AM – 5:00PM (Manager will assign)
• Pay Schedule
  :
  Weekly pay on Fridays
• Benefits
  :
  Comprehensive benefits day one, including Employee Perks and Daily Pay Program; advancement opportunities; training to work in a cutting‑edge facility; company‑provided safety apparel and uniforms

• Work in a team‑oriented and safety‑conscious environment; adhere to safety first expectations including PJHA, Observation process, and all company/site safety guidelines and procedures.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on pumps, conveying systems, piping, heat exchangers, power transmissions, and other power‑driven rotating equipment in conformance with established standards.
• Work independently or under supervision as dictated by task difficulty and experience level.
• Assist in formulating preventive maintenance standards/work procedures and provide work order feedback on discrepancies.
• Use hand and power tools, precision alignment, rigging, pipe fitting, welding, blueprint reading, and mathematics as required.
• Operate and maintain basic and complex heavy industrial equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, basket trucks, and skid loaders.
• Work from elevated areas (ladders, platforms, scaffolding) using fall protection equipment.
• Maintain flexibility to work all shifts, including holidays and weekends.
• Ensure compliance with all company/customer regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Achieve performance expectations set by performance appraisals and development planning.
• Communicate with team members for short‑ and long‑range planning and support company goals.
• Maintain personal tool list and ensure tool availability.
• Perform accurate and timely administrative duties including time accounting and work order completion.
• Maintain positive customer and employee relations.

• 0‑2 years of mechanical experience and/or 1‑2 years of education in industrial maintenance technologies preferred.
• Mechanically inclined with familiarity with various tools.

• Observe details at close range (within a few feet).
• Control precision: quickly and repeatedly adjust machine controls to exact positions.
• Manual dexterity: grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects quickly.
• Substantial lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Move for extended periods; ascend/descend staircases, ladders, and step stools.
• Operate hand and power tools and equipment; operate forklifts safely.
• Wear respirator when required.
• Communicate effectively; arrange tasks following rules.

The work environment includes frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, high and precarious places, fumes/airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical shock risk, vibration, extreme heat/cold, wet or humid conditions, and loud noise. Reasonable accommodation may be made for employees with disabilities.

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid and unpaid time off.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please call the ADA line at 1‑888‑365‑5406 or email the designated contact.

Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

The compensation for the position is $24.65 – $29.00 per hour and will depend on factors such as location, experience, and market rates.

Cushman & Wakefield (C&W Services) is the employer name and the company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.