08/21/2025
Now Hiring: MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST/MACHINE OPERATOR (Full-Time)
QC Plastics in Independence, IA, is looking for a mechanically inclined person to join our team.
https://www.qcplastics.com/contact/careers/
If you are the person that everyone calls when something needs to be fixed, we want to talk to you!
Job Summary
As a full-time Maintenance Specialist/Machine Operator, you will spend part of your time troubleshooting issues, performing preventative maintenance, and making necessary repairs on production machines, miscellaneous equipment, and plant facilities. The remainder of your time will be spent making custom plastic parts using CNC mills, lathes, routers, and thermoforming equipment.
Requirements
Applicants must have an understanding of how machines work, be dependable, possess problem solving skills, be able to work independently, and be organized. The position requires working with vendor technical support on the phone, so clear communication is necessary. While certification in a mechanical or electrical field is appreciated, it is not required. Carpentry skills are a plus. A willingness to learn new things and the ability to communicate respectfully with all team members is essential.
We Offer Full-Time Employees…
• Competitive wages (Wages are based on experience & skills.)
• Three-day weekends (Production hours are Monday – Thursday 6:00 AM to Thursday 4:30 PM.)
• PTO (Earn up to 80 hours the first year.)
• Paid holidays
• 401K with company match
• Dental insurance
• Supplemental insurance (accident, vision, life, disability, cancer, hospital)
• PPE reimbursement
• On the job training
• Family-friendly flexibility
• Reliable, responsible co-workers
• Management team that knows & appreciates you