What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic position at Sub-Zero Group, Inc.?
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove—the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances—is a family-owned company known for craftsmanship, innovation, and integrity. Our products are found in the world’s most luxurious homes, and behind them are teams of people who live our values every day.
At our new Cedar Rapids facility, we’re building something special—a culture rooted in safety, excellence, and ownership. We do what’s right, take pride in our work, and continuously seek to improve. We win together through teamwork, accountability, and a passion for results. And we bring the energy—showing up with a positive mindset and a commitment to creating a workplace where people feel valued and motivated.
The Maintenance Mechanic is a key hands‑on role responsible for maintaining the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment. This position combines proactive maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and strong ownership of day‑to‑day performance to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Primary Planning & Start‑Up Responsibilities
- Support the installation, commissioning, functional testing, and startup of new production equipment.
- Review equipment drawings, manuals, and specifications to understand system design and long‑term maintenance needs before production begins.
- Assist in developing preventive maintenance plans, procedures, and parts lists for new assets as they come online.
- Participate in equipment acceptance testing and troubleshooting during early production trials to ensure systems operate safely and efficiently.
- Identify potential reliability risks during qualification and provide feedback to Engineering and Operations to improve equipment readiness.
- Help organize spare parts, tooling, and maintenance work areas to support a smooth transition from construction to full production.
- Document equipment performance, start‑up issues, and corrective actions to build a strong maintenance history from day one.
- Collaborate with contractors, OEM technicians, and internal teams to ensure equipment meets operational expectations.
Primary Ongoing Production Responsibilities
- Take ownership of daily maintenance activities to keep production equipment running safely, reliably, and at peak performance.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, completing high‑quality repairs and documenting work in the CMMS.
- Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks on schedule, providing feedback to improve job plans and equipment reliability.
- Follow detailed work instructions, safety procedures, and LOTO requirements while identifying hazards and contributing to a proactive safety culture.
- Communicate equipment status, repair needs, and follow‑up actions clearly across shifts and with Operations.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, MRO, and Supply Chain to align maintenance work with production priorities and ensure parts and materials are available.
- Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying recurring issues, recommending solutions, and participating in equipment upgrades or reliability initiatives.
We value our employees by providing:
- Competitive compensation based on skills
- Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
- Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
- Fitness center, walking paths
- Education assistance and internal training programs
- Electric vehicle charging
- Interested in learning more on our robust benefits package we offer? Click here!
This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.