Maintenance Technician II or III
Dover · Keosauqua, IA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Dover (industrial) in Keosauqua, IA. Troubleshoot, diagnose, test, and repair plant machinery and equipment to assure safe and efficient operation.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Kaizen, TPM, Kanban, Root cause, CNC, Welding
- 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
- More than usual (5+ vs 2+)
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 65%
- PLC 44%
- ✓ Welding 44%
- ✓ TPM 25%
- ✓ Root cause 21%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, Kanban, CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Dover in Keosauqua
1 other open role at this site.
- Maintenance Tech II or Maintenance Tech III · Reliability · Technician
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Minimum Quantifiable Competencies
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓Minimum experience of one (1) year in an Industrial Maintenance Technician role and five (5) years in a manufacturing environment
- ✓Participate in “On-Call” rotation
- ✓Valid Driver’s License
To be a great fit for the role
· 2-year degree in industrial technology or 5 years’ experience related to industrial electrical, industrial welding or industrial plumbing preferred
· Sheet Metal equipment knowledge; Laser, Turret and Press Brake
· Willingness to complete maintenance certification training.
· Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in a complex, fast-paced environment
· Demonstrated strong communication and organizational skills
· Basic understanding and experience with MS Office, to include Word and Excel
- ◆Team oriented – values the synergy of a team and operates as a team player
- ◆Effectively collaborates, engages others in discussion and is hands-on in problem solving
- ◆A fast learner able to quickly come up to speed on business processes to manage and serve the needs of the organization
- ◆A passion for getting things right
- ◆Can-do attitude, committed to finding solutions
- ◆Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend blueprints and schematic drawings
- ◆Demonstrated proficiency with handheld tools and other measuring devices
- ◆Demonstrated proficiency with written and verbal communication and/or instruction
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Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.
DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.
DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.
Our Story
Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony .
DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.
DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.
Job Title: Maintenance Technician II or Maintenance Tech III
FLSA Status: Hourly / Non-Exempt
Location: Keosauqua, IA
Department: Operations
Supervisor: Supervisor, Maintenance
Shift: 10:00am – 6:30pm
What we are looking for
Dover Food Retail, Specialty Products offers a wide variety of career paths on which a creative and innovative individual can develop a successful career. We are seeking a Maintenance Technician II to ensure the daily, safe, efficient, and effective operations of all plant equipment and machinery in accordance with established policies and procedures. This role could be filled as a Maintenance Tech III depending on candidate experience level.
Essential Competencies
- •Ensure team members have required PPE, parts, tools, etc. to perform assigned tasks
- •Set the example for safety, attendance, productivity, attitude, etc.
- •Assign daily tasks and duties to the team
- •Troubleshoot, diagnose, test, and repair plant machinery and equipment to assure safe and efficient operation
- •Basic understanding of low and high Voltage, 3-phase, relays, drives, CNC controllers, hydraulics, pneumatics, and HVAC
- •Work with machine OEM and troubleshooting and repairing equipment
- •Manage spare part and consumable inventory
- •Utilize a CMMS application to manage maintenance work order, repairs, and root cause analysis (ROC)
- •Perform facility and equipment audits.
- •Communicate technical information through use of written oral documentation
- •Ensure critical information is communicated at shift turnover
- •Operate forklifts and company vehicle as required
- •Support Lean initiatives 6S, Kanban, Standardized Work, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Kaizen
How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team
The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially ourselves.
These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.
- •Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
- •Winning Through Customers
- •Respects and Values People
- •Expectations for Results
- •High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work