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Aerotek Maintenance Manager in Des Moines, Iowa
Job Title: Plant Maintenance Manager Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Plant Maintenance Manager to oversee all plant maintenance and electrical functions, ensuring the installation, service, repair, and preventative maintenance activities are conducted efficiently. This role demands compliance with company safety policies, industry standards, and government regulations.
Responsibilities
Manage all plant maintenance and electrical functions, including installation, service, repair, and preventative maintenance activities.
Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, industry standards, and applicable government regulations, including SAFE and MSHA requirements.
Direct preventative and corrective maintenance programs to maintain plant operational availability above 90%.
Oversee parts and components management, purchasing, inventory control, budgeting, and capital project execution.
Develop and implement standardized maintenance procedures that promote quality craftsmanship and operational consistency.
Utilize daily key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive maintenance excellence and improve operational performance.
Build, coach, and develop maintenance team members into future leaders while fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
Act as a collaborative team builder, clearly communicating expectations and coordinating with plant leadership and production teams.
Troubleshoot, isolate, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment; interpret schematics and technical documentation as needed.
Complete and maintain all required documentation and maintenance records.
Perform additional operational duties as required to support plant operations.
Essential Skills
Strong working knowledge of industrial mechanics and equipment operation.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and electrical systems.
Proven ability to adapt departmental plans and priorities in response to operational and resource challenges.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and hands-on maintenance experience.
Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with maintenance planning software, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, electrical systems, mechanical maintenance, conveyors, and welding.
Why Work Here?
Join a leading manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America that focuses on excellence and premier value to customers. Benefit from comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and an employee assistance program.
Work Environment
This is a full-time, on-site position operating on the 1st shift from 6am to 4:30pm within a manufacturing plant environment. The plant operates across three shifts, including frequent weekend operations, and may require coverage beyond standard business hours. The work environment includes high and low temperature conditions and loud noise levels typical of industrial manufacturing.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Des Moines, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $81620.00 - $106000.00/yr.
Benefits
Health & Pharmacy Plans Dental & Vision Coverage Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay Critical Illness Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance Voluntary Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.