Plant Maintenance Technician

The County Materials Family of Companies manufactures and delivers concrete construction products to meet the demand for growing communities. Since 1946, we've relied on our talented and dedicated team members to provide reliable products with personalized service.

We’re hiring a Plant Maintenance Technician to join County Materials in Iowa City, IA.

Job Summary:
The Plant Maintenance Technician supports safe, efficient, and continuous manufacturing operations in a fast paced production environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure maximum uptime, minimal downtime, and optimal equipment performance.
The ideal candidate brings strong hands on industrial maintenance experience, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding systems, and works effectively under pressure. This position partners closely with production, engineering, safety, and maintenance teams to meet production, quality, and workplace safety goals.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair manufacturing and production equipment during active operations
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Respond quickly to emergency and unplanned equipment failures to reduce production downtime
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, policies, procedures, and documentation requirements
• Perform steel fabrication and welding for equipment repair, modification, and installation
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and work orders
• Use hand tools, power tools, meters, welders, torches, and material-handling equipment safely and effectively
• Weld, fabricate, and install machine components as needed
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with OSHA and company standards
• Source parts and supplies, obtain vendor quotes, and install replacement components
• Coordinate and communicate with vendors and external contractors for equipment maintenance and installation projects

COUNTY Core Competencies: The expected behaviors of all COUNTY team members that align with Our Values and Our Commitments:

• Integrity & Organizational Awareness
• Customer First Focus
• Results Driven Orientation
• Teamwork, Safety & Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Creativity & Innovation

Job-Based Competencies:

• Equipment Maintenance
• Mechanical Systems
• Manufacturing Equipment
• Production Support
• Welding
• Blueprint Reading
• Time Management
• Communication
• Safety Mindedness

Experience & Qualifications: (Required or Preferred)

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in plant or industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment
• Strong hands on experience with hydraulic systems, mechanical repair, welding, electric motors, conveyors, steel fabrication, and overhead cranes
• Demonstrated ability to work as a self motivated, proactive, and multi tasking team player
• Solid understanding of industrial maintenance practices and production equipment operations
• Electrical license preferred, but not required

Work Environment:

• Work in indoor and outdoor weather conditions, including extreme hot or cold temperatures
• Work near moving machinery and equipment - could include electrical hazards
• Work in a noisy environment

Physical & Work Expectations:

• Sitting
• Carrying/Lifting 10 - 40 Pounds
• Standing / Walking / Climbing
• Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending
• Pushing / Pulling / Reaching Above Shoulder

The County Materials Family of Companies connects candidates with rewarding careers in concrete manufacturing, an industry that’s growing faster than most. We work alongside individuals to leverage their skills and align them with diverse job opportunities in production, transportation, safety, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, risk management, and more.

Military service members and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Benefits Overview:
Central Processing Corporation is the payroll and benefit service of the County Materials Family of Companies.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Short-term & Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• 8 Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Referral rewards program
• Wellness program with rewards
• Flexible Savings Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Life Insurance
• $200 Boot Allowance
• Safety focused: GUARD for Life
• Voluntary critical illness & accident insurance
• Optional Uniform Program

2026 Benefits at a glance - English

County Materials Family of Companies is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

We participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all new hires.