<p>Purpose The General Maintenance role performs mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and building maintenance on a wide range of equipment and systems throughout the facility. This role also supports plant operations through skilled troubleshooting, repair, installation, and upkeep of equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities Diagnose and Repair Equipment (40%)</p> <p>Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems across a wide range of manufacturing and facility equipment. Repair or replace faulty components, including motors, bearings, belts, hydraulic and pneumatic parts, sensors, and valves, to ensure safe and efficient operation of production equipment.</p> <p>Support Equipment Installations and Improvements (15%)</p> <p>Install or relocate equipment as needed, including hookup of utilities and supporting infrastructure.</p> <p>Perform Preventive Maintenance (15%)</p> <p>Carry out routine service tasks on manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure to maintain asset performance and reduce unplanned downtime.</p> <p>Document Work to Improve Maintenance Tracking (10%)</p> <p>Accurately complete work orders, logs, and checklists to support data-driven decisions and strengthen maintenance planning.</p> <p>Support Safety Standards and Compliance (10%)</p> <p>Maintain clean, well-organized workspaces, and tool storage areas to reduce hazards and enhance team productivity. Participate in audits, document findings, and ensure completed jobs align with EFCO standards and procedures. Follow all safety rules, engage in safety initiatives, and promptly report unsafe conditions.</p> <p>Operate Tools and Equipment Safely and Effectively (10%)</p> <p>Utilize hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts, cranes) in accordance with safety protocols to minimize risk and improve task efficiency.</p> <p>Additional duties may be assigned to meet organizational goals and priorities. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, to meet organizational goals and priorities.</p> <p>Physical Demands Level II Work: Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or 25 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks with or with or without a reasonable accommodation:</p> <p>Climbing: Rarely Hearing & Speaking: Continuously. Vision: Continuously Balancing: Occasionally to Frequently, depending on the work environment. Standing: Frequently to Continuously Sitting: Rarely to Continuously Walking: Frequently Forward Bend in Standing: Occasionally to Frequently Rotation in Standing: Occasionally Squatting: Occasionally to Frequently Kneeling: Occasionally to Frequently Stooping: Occasionally to Frequently Static postures: Occasionally to Frequently Right-hand Left-hand Coordination: Continuous Reaching: Frequently Crawling: Occasionally Crouching: Occasionally to Frequently Repetitive Motions- Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers: Continuously Elevated work: Crown level 5 lbs up to 2 mins occasionally, and rarely 20 lbs up to 20 secs Floor to waist vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs Waist to crown vertical lift: Frequently 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs Horizontal carry: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally up to 50 lbs for 25 feet One hand carry: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally up to 50 lbs for 25 feet Push horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs Pull horizontally: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs One hand pull right hand: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs for 20 ft One hand pull left hand: Frequently 25 lbs, Occasionally 50 lbs for 20 ft Left hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 65 lbs, Occasionally up to 80 lbs Right hand repetitive coupling: Frequently 65 lbs, Occasionally up to 80 lbs Expertise in:</p> <p>Ability to regularly perform all job functions at company office or worksite Ability to withstand environmental conditions such as extreme heat or cold, grass, wind, sand, fumes, odors, gases, noises. Etc. Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required.</p> <p>Core Competencies</p> <p>Technical Skills: Proficiently uses job-specific tools, systems, and procedures to perform tasks effectively. Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a respectful approach to all work and interactions. Judgment: Makes sound decisions by evaluating facts, risks, and potential outcomes. Adaptability: Adjusts quickly and effectively to changing circumstances, priorities, and feedback. Collaboration: Works well with others toward shared goals, contributing constructively to team efforts.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Trade school coursework in hydraulics and motor control preferred. Experience: On-the-job experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Must pass a general mechanical aptitude test.</p> <p>Working Arrangement</p> <p>This role will work 100% onsite at our Des Moines, IA location.</p>