TPI Composites, Inc.

Maintenance Technician

TPI Composites, Inc.  •  Newton, IA (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Keep Our Operations Running. Help Power the Future.

TPI Composites is a global leader in renewable energy manufacturing, producing advanced composite wind turbine blades that help power communities around the world. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations through the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement of production equipment, tooling, and facility systems.

This hands-on role is critical to minimizing downtime, maximizing equipment reliability, and supporting production goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Successful candidates are dependable, mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and enjoy solving technical challenges involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing equipment, machinery, tooling, and facility systems. This position plays a key role in minimizing downtime, supporting production goals, and ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Successful candidates are dependable, mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and committed to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
  • Repair, maintain, and install motors, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, tooling, and other production equipment.
  • Perform inspections and identify potential equipment issues before failures occur.
  • Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to reduce recurring equipment failures.
  • Perform software updates and configure new or replacement electrical devices as required.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, manuals, and technical documentation.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, repair logs, and preventative maintenance documentation.
  • Support production teams by responding quickly to equipment breakdowns and maintenance requests.
  • Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and environmental standards.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; technical training, vocational certification, or an Associate's degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related field preferred, along with two or more years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment; equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.
  • Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Basic understanding of PLCs, motor controls, sensors, and industrial automation systems preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and mechanical drawings.
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
  • Experience using hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Candidates must be able to:

  • Work in an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, humidity, fiberglass dust, noise, and industrial chemicals.
  • Safely work in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment while managing multiple priorities.
  • Work independently and as part of a team.
  • Work overtime and shifts up to 12 hours as business needs require.
  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb ladders and stairs, and perform repetitive movements throughout the shift.
  • Use manual, electric, and pneumatic hand tools on a regular basis.
  • Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, protective clothing, hearing protection, and respirators.

Why Join TPI?

  • Competitive pay and benefits package.
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities.
  • Hands-on work with advanced manufacturing equipment and technology.
  • Collaborative and safety-focused work environment.
  • Opportunity to contribute to the renewable energy industry and build products that make a global impact.

Join TPI Composites and be part of a team that is helping build a more sustainable future while developing a rewarding career in industrial maintenance.

TPI Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

TPI Composites, Inc.

About TPI Composites, Inc.

TPI is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona and operates factories in the U.S., Mexico, Türkiye, and India. TPI operates additional engineering development centers in Denmark and Germany and global service training centers in the U.S., France, United Kingdom, and Spain.

We are a global company focused on innovative and sustainable solutions to decarbonize and electrify the world. In 2024, we accounted for approximately 27% of all onshore wind blades on a MW-basis globally, excluding China.1 This year we had $1.3 billion in net sales and produced 6,525 wind blades. We are enabling many of the industry’s leading wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to outsource the manufacturing of a larger portion of their wind blades, thus expanding their global wind blade capacity. We manufacture advanced composite wind blades to our customers’ specifications in facilities designed, built, and strategically located either near our customers’ target markets or in low-cost, world-class locations, to minimize total delivered cost. We have leveraged our footprint and thousands of capable associates to build a global team of experienced technicians to provide best-in-class wind blade service capabilities, including preventative services, inspections, repairs, and improvements.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Scottsdale, Arizona
Year Founded
1968
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