Siegwerk is a private, family owned manufacturer of inks and coatings for the consumer packaging industry - so chances are, you use our product every day. With almost two hundred years in the business, global operation and daily demand for our products, Siegwerk offers a stable work environment - no matter what the economy does. With 5000 employees around the globe, Siegwerk lives the “Ink, Heart & Soul” work philosophy. In this role you will play a direct role in supporting the people who create, make, test, sell and transport the colors you see in nearly every aisle of many stores you walk through.

Maintenance Technician - Des Moines, IA

(Night Shift)

Job Responsibilities

Installs new or relocated machinery in terms of providing electrical supply to the equipment.

Completes work orders: replaces lamps or ballast, repairs or replaces hoses & pumps; responds to temperature-related complaints or concerns; completes computer-related tasks, e.g., installing cabling, PC's; and a myriad of tasks related to maintenance/repair of all mfg. equip. & building systems.

Determines proper course of action related to repair vs. replacement vs. modification of equipment, tools, etc., and makes recommendations regarding such to supervisor.

Conducts preventative maintenance on a bi-weekly and annual basis or per Preventive Maintenance program: lubrication of shot mills, changing filters.

HVAC-related duties, e.g., checking belts, lubrication of bearings, changing filters, etc.

Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.

Checks and listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.

Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.

Cleans, lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.

Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs gauges, values, pressure regulators, and related equipment.

Repairs and maintains physical structure of facility (internal and external).

Sets up and operates machine tools to repair, fabricate machine parts, tools, etc.

Experience in cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts is preferred.

Pipe fitting, pump rebuild and fabrication experience.

On-call when necessary.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

One-year certificate from college or technical school preferred, plus three to six months related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Understands that the position requires keeping the production facility up and running at all times.

The successful person must be motivated, someone who takes initiative and strives to learn and improve.

Good interpersonal skills are required with the ability to get along with others and understands that the supervisor and coworkers are his customers.

Pipefitting, heating and general mechanical skills preferably in a manufacturing environment - required.

Electrical process equipment troubleshooting and mechanical skills preferred.

Ability to climb ladder is needed.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's - utilizing these operations using units of American money, weight measurement, volume and distance.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Basic computer knowledge is desired – experience in Microsoft Word/Excel and Microsoft Outlook.

Benefits:

• Consistent availability of work regardless of the economy as our product is always in demand
• Health insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance