
Maintenance Repairman
Eldridge, IAJobup to $32/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
The Maintenance Repairman services and repairs equipment supporting facilities, manufacturing, and inventory control operations. The role focuses on minimizing downtime, maintaining a safe work environment, and supporting on-time delivery. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and comfortable with electrical and mechanical systems. CNC servicing and repair experience is sought, with Mazak experience preferred.
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Maintenance Repairman
Eldridge, IA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1600+E+Leonard+Ct+Eldridge+IA+USA+52748)
Description
LMT Defense provides top tier products to the US Military, law enforcement and government agencies, in addition to international customers across the globe. Products include precision engineered modular rifle systems, grenade launchers, suppressors, and components. As it was in the very beginning, LMT’s mission is to exceed customers’ expectations of quality and value, and we have been doing so for over 40 years. LMT Defense needs your help as we continue to grow into the future. If you are looking for a position that is fast paced, with competitive benefits (PTO after 90 days of employment, health savings account, employer 401(k) match), flexible work schedules, and climate-controlled facility; LMT Defense is the perfect company for you. Below are the preferred skills, duties, and responsibilities you will have performing as ourMaintenance Repairman.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The function of the Maintenance Repairman is to service and repair equipment in support of facilities, manufacturing, and inventory control operations. This role is critical in minimizing downtime, maintaining a safe work environment, and ensuring on-time delivery to customers. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with both electrical and mechanical systems.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
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Required: High School/GED Diploma
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Preferred: Trade Certification such as Journeyman, Electrician, or Mechanic
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Experience with CNC servicing and repairs (Mazak preferred)
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Required knowledge of electrical schematics and blueprints
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Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
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Must have a mechanical aptitude with knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
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Strong work ethic with willingness to learn and develop more advanced technical skills
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
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Maintenance and repair of the buildings, grounds, equipment, and all mechanical and electrical systems included therein.
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Diagnosis, troubleshoot, and repair of all production equipment to include hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and logic issues with an understanding of root cause for preventative actions
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Efficiently and effectively complete maintenance work orders with minimal production downtime by coordinating with senior repairmen and department manager.
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Perform troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance across a range of CNC equipment and facility systems
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Diagnose mechanical and basic electrical issues using prints, manuals, and schematics
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Execute preventative maintenance tasks and document work in CMMS
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Support efforts to minimize downtime and maintain production flow
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Assist in installation and setup of CNC equipment and fixtures
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Maintain repair parts inventory, request parts needed, and organized work areas
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Participate in 5S and continuous improvement initiatives
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Perform new equipment and fixture builds and installations to support manufacturing.
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Support Facilities and operations as needed based on workload.
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Any other duties requested by the Facilities Maintenance Manager or Plant Manager.
BENEFITS:
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PTO after 90 days of employment
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Bonus Time Off for good attendance
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Medical, Dental, and Vision
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Health Savings Account (HRA)
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Flex Savings Account (FSA)
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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401(k) Account + employer matching
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And so much more!
*LMT Defense is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
LMT Defense is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
*Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with policies and applicable state laws, LMT Defense provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with LMT will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
Salary Description
Up to $32/hr. based on CNC repair experience
How this job compares
Set against the 6,656 open Maintenance Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingup to $32/hr
- US median$58–81K/yr321 salary ranges
- Iowa median$26–32/hr57 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 125 open Maintenance Technician jobs in Iowa and 6,656 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Iowa
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- Experience
- Maintenance Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 4 years (3,805 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 3,134 of the 6,656 open Maintenance Technician jobs (47%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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