Maintenance Tech in Council Bluffs, Iowa at D6 Inc

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician II is an advanced maintenance role with a primary focus on the electrical, controls, and automation systems that drive D6's thermoforming, extrusion, and recycling equipment. This technician diagnoses and repairs complex electrical faults, supports PLC-driven automation, and mentors Maintenance Technician I staff on electrical safety and troubleshooting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems on production equipment: motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, and control panels
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams
• Perform installation, wiring, and repair of 120V–480V 3-phase industrial electrical systems
• Program and troubleshoot basic PLC/HMI logic (Beckhoff, Schneider,ABB or equivalent) in coordination with controls engineering
• Maintain and calibrate automated thermoforming, extrusion, and sortation line controls
• Lead root-cause analysis on recurring electrical failures and recommend reliability improvements
• Perform all Maintenance Technician I mechanical duties as needed
• Ensure full compliance with NFPA 70E, LOTO, and arc-flash safety protocols
• Train and mentor Maintenance Technician I staff on electrical safety and basic troubleshooting
• Maintain electrical PM schedules, spare parts inventory, and CMMS documentation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree or trade certification in Industrial Electrical/Electronics preferred
• 3–5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• Demonstrated experience with 3-phase motor controls, VFDs, and industrial control panels
• Working knowledge of PLC/HMI systems (Beckhoff/ABB or Schneider preferred)
• Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA 70E, and arc-flash safety standards
• Ability to read and troubleshoot from electrical schematics independently
• Prior experience in plastics, packaging, extrusion, or recycling operations a plus
• Journeyman electrician license a plus, not required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying plant temperatures
• Ability to respond to after-hours/on-call emergency calls as needed