Maintenance Technician

MasterBrand · Waterloo, IA

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Experience asked: 70+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at MasterBrand (industrial) in Waterloo, IA. To be a successful Maintenance Technician you will also perform electrical applications, including installation of equipment services, repair of relay logic and motor controls and troubleshooting equipment failures.

They ask for: 70+ years
Tools it names: Welding
Openings: 2 with this title at this site

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How this role compares

Against 47 other live reliability postings in Iowa.

Experience asked: More than usual (70+ vs 2+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 65%
PLC 44%
✓ Welding 44%
TPM 25%
Root cause 21%

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It asks for 70+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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How to get in at this plant

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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at MasterBrand
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2
Send a short, curious note
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3
Turn a reply into a short call
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
4
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5
Bring proof to the interview
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This plant: MasterBrand in Waterloo

2 other open roles at this site.

Quality Technician · Quality · Technician
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responsibilities

include but not limited to performing mechanical applications. This

could include installation of equipment, repair of equipment, troubleshooting and performing preventative maintenance.

To be a successful Maintenance Technician you will also perform electrical applications, including installation of equipment services, repair of relay logic and motor controls and troubleshooting equipment failures.

The Maintenance Technician will perform fluid power applications, which include repair of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, installation of pneumatic services and troubleshooting hydraulic pneumatic equipment.

As a Maintenance Technician you will perform basic functions on the drill press, mill, lathe as well as performing welding with a mig welder.

In order to be successful in this position you must be willing to take initiative and be a self-starter, have the ability to work with little supervision, and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety.

Key Accountabilities

◆Respect and comply with all safety guidelines – report safety concerns to management
◆Work with the highest quality standards, maintaining consistent speed and accuracy
◆Ensure that production

requirements

and standards are met consistently

✓Make every effort to increase productivity and efficiency without compromising quality
✓Maintain a clean and safe work area
✓Follow all written and verbal instructions
✓Attend all safety and production trainings
✓Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude
✓Perform other tasks as assigned

Education, Experience & Attributes

✓Excellent communication skills
✓Reliable and punctual
✓Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
✓High school diploma or equivalent required
✓2+ years’ experience working in industrial production is strongly preferred
✓Capable of reading and understanding production documents and safety manuals
✓Basic math, computer, reading, and writing skills
✓Physically capable of manual labor that includes lifting, bending, and reaching
✓Able to operate large industrial machinery
✓Able to work 8-hour shifts standing
✓Flexible schedule and willingness to work occasional overtime
✓Valid Driver’s license
✓Electrical/Mechanical/HVAC experience required

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at staffing@masterbrand.com.

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For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand.