Maintenance Technician II - 2nd Shift - Dubuque, IA
Andersen Corporation · Dubuque, IA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Andersen Corporation (industrial) in Dubuque, IA.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- TPM, PLC, CNC, Machining
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 47 other live reliability postings in Iowa.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 65%
- ✓ PLC 44%
- Welding 44%
- ✓ TPM 25%
- Root cause 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Andersen Corporation
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Andersen Corporation in Dubuque
1 other open role at this site.
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Full description from Andersen CorporationAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Inspect gears and gear units for lubrication problems and bearing failure
- ◆Understand types and function of gears, the components and characteristics of gearbox setups, problems with gears and gear boxes, and gearbox overhaul.
- ◆Understand types of shaft misalignment, conditions affecting alignment, measurements and measuring tools for realignment, and methods used for shaft alignment including reverse dial, laser and rim and face
- ◆Understand types of gaskets and packing, packing glands, and installation of gaskets and packing
- ◆Understand basic functions of production CNC machining equipment
- ◆Use necessary hand and power tools to take appropriate action to replace components, make adjustments and recalibrate machinery to resolve issues and restore equipment to operating condition
- ◆Check and adjust end play, backlash, shaft runout and tooth contact in gearboxes
- ◆Disassemble and reassemble gearboxes
- ◆Understand centrifugal and reciprocating compressors
- ◆Understand the parts, function, maintenance and troubleshooting of typical motors
- ◆Remove mechanical seals from pumps, examine damaged mechanical seals and install various types of mechanical seals.
- ◆Understand types and functions, installation, lubrication, maintenance, causes of failure, and replacement of sliding surface and roller contact bearings
- ◆Operate manual mill, lathe, and surface grinder to produce quality part.
- ◆Maintain and troubleshoot, disassemble and reassemble hydraulic and pneumatic valves
- ◆Understand parts, function, maintenance and overhaul of reciprocating and rotary positive displacement pumps, and single and multistage centrifugal pumps
- ◆Understand pipe sizing and materials of construction, characteristics of pipe joints and fittings, and how to calculate pipe length, measure, cut and thread pipe
- ◆Measure and analyze vibration in equipment using transducers, vibration meters and vibration analyzers to determine cause of malfunction
- ◆Read pneumatic system diagrams
requirements
- ✓Understand basic function of PLC, drives and controls
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Andersen corporation summary
At Andersen, we see possibility everywhere, every day and in everything we do. The possibility for our employees to achieve their full potential, for our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, happier place to live.
Our portfolio of brands — Andersen Windows & Doors, Renewal by Andersen and Fenetres MQ — is crafted to serve customers across the new residential, home improvement and light commercial building sector.
Join our more than 13,000 employees who are inspired every day to deliver exceptional experiences that turn possibility into reality.
Summary
Join our skilled team as a Maintenance Technician, where you'll provide multi-skilled maintenance and electrical support, ensuring exceptional customer service, quality, and productivity in a TPM and CI environment. You'll play a key role in promoting a safety culture, developing your maintenance skills, and demonstrating respectful workplace behavior. Continuous job-related education is encouraged to help you grow and excel in your career!
2nd Shift: 4x10 - 2:30pm-1:00am (*with an 8% shift differential)
And skills
- •2 year Associate Degree in a related field or equivalent past work experience
- •Demonstrated technical expertise in maintenance functions
- •Strong customer focus
- •Basic PC skills (MS Windows)
- •Continued technical training required each year
- •Basic project management skills
- •(Elec) Working towards a Class A Journeyman license if in the electrical program
- •Understand the hazards of and working on electrical components
- •Understand, troubleshoot and problem solve issues of basic complexity in advanced electrical/mechanical systems (PLC, Drives, Servo, HMI, CNC, etc.)
- •Test and perform preventative maintenance
- •Understand basic electrical circuits and safely
Summary
- •Some heavy lifting required to replace motors, pumps, extruder screws, etc., at low frequency. Equipment is provided to move / manipulate heavy components
- •Occasionally lift /carry objects up to 100 pounds
- •Occasionally squat, crawl, reach above shoulders, kneel and balance
- •Requires repetitive action such as simple staring, grasping, firm grasping, and fine manipulating. (includes right and left hands)
- •Outside work required
- •Working with various chemicals
- •High work from, ladders and platforms
- •Working in confined space conditions
- •Wearing the proper PPE
- •Handling hazardous waste wearing the appropriate PPE
- •Working near energized electric circuits
- •Working near/on hot equipment/materials
Pay range
$30.70 - $36.13
Culture and benefits
At Andersen, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, their talent, dedication and passion enables us to be the most trusted window & door company. To support our employees, we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards Package – a thoughtful combination of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to investing in each team member’s wellbeing and success. While specific benefits may vary by position or location, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support your well‑being, growth, and future. Our benefits include:
- •401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
- •Profit Sharing*
- •Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage*
- •Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- •Life Insurance
- •Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- •Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave*
- •Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities
- •For employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some benefits may differ or may not be available based on the terms of the agreement.
PROFIT SHARING: In 2026 Andersen has set a profit-sharing target of $3,600 per eligible employee, prorated as