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Maintenance Mechanic

PMX Industries and Careers
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2026

Now Hiring: Industrial Mechanics – Build Your Career with PMX Industries!

PMX Industries, a nationally recognized leader in high-quality copper precision metal alloys, is seeking skilled Industrial Mechanics to join our in-house maintenance team. With a diverse customer base, PMX provides career stability, steady work hours, and reliable paychecks—offering peace of mind in today’s uncertain economic environment.

Why Choose PMX?

  • Competitive Pay: Starting at $31.08/hour with the opportunity to advance to $37.37/hour, plus $0.70/hour shift differential.
  • Day-One Benefits: Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401(k), Short- and Long-Term Disability, and more—coverage begins your very first day.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 12-hour rotating night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) with a schedule that averages 36 hours one week and 48 the next—meaning you work only half the year unless you choose overtime.
  • Generous Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays annually, 48 hours of paid vacation after your first 4 months, increasing to 96 hours after your first year, with additional accrual over time.
  • Professional Development: Paid training, advancement opportunities, and the tools you need to build a lasting career.
  • Engagement & Wellness: Company-sponsored events for employees and families, plus free access to our on-site gym.

Essential Duties & Requirements

  • Perform mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical and electro-mechanical systems in a heavy manufacturing union environment.
  • Apply knowledge of hydraulic systems, welding, fabrication, rigging, and material handling equipment.
  • Conduct preventative maintenance, assembly/disassembly, and equipment inspections.
  • Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. and work in a physically demanding industrial setting.
  • Must be detail-oriented, safety-focused, and capable of solving complex problems.

Qualifications:

  • Industrial maintenance experience required; trade school, military, machine shop, or welding certifications are a plus.
  • Forklift experience preferred.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Ability to work 12-hour rotating night shifts, including weekends and holidays, with overtime as needed.
  • Must be a team player able to pass a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.

Take the next step in your career with PMX Industries—where stability, growth, and opportunity come together.

About the Company: PMX Industries, based in Cedar Rapids, IA was established in 1992. The company is the leading supplier of high quality copper and precision metal alloys in North America. PMX is also an industry-leading international manufacturer who supplies products to the US Mint and many other well-known companies. Products include a wide range of copper and precision metals in strip, coil, sheet, and plate forms encompassing a variety of attractive colors and finishes. With a heavy emphasis on research and development, PMX is unmatched in its ability to develop proprietary and customized materials to solve customer problems.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.


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