Industrial Maintenance Technician

ITW • Watertown, SD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for testing and repairing malfunctioning production equipment and machinery, installing equipment to meet specifications, and performing routine maintenance. The technician will also be responsible for aligning machines, assembling and installing equipment, and using welding skills to fabricate and repair various components. A basic understanding of milling machines, brake presses, drill presses, and general machine shop equipment is required for modifying parts. The position also involves repairing machinery and tools, understanding hydraulic and pneumatic principles, and demonstrating a strong mechanical aptitude. Maintaining knowledge of safety and environmental issues is crucial, and other duties may include janitorial, plumbing, pipefitting, painting, security, and carpentry tasks.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 3-5+ years maintenance experience
• Ability to complete basic mathematical calculations
• Forklift Truck Experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to complete routine PM documents
• Understanding and compliance with safety rules and regulations
• Ability to navigate CMMS software or other PM software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Internal drive and interest in personal development

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree from a Technical College preferred
• Apprenticeship or Journeyman experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Tests and repairs malfunctioning production equipment/machinery and notifies appropriate personnel
• Install equipment, machines, or programs to meet specifications
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determine what maintenance is needed
• Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, and micrometers
• Assemble and install equipment using hand and power tools
• Uses welding skills/equipment (TIG, Stick, Torch) to fabricate and repair chutes, conveyors, hoppers, etc.
• Basic knowledge to use, Milling Machine, Brake press, Drill press, and general machine shop equipment to modify dies, reels, Metal parts.
• Repair machinery, mill, drill press, and other tools as required.
• Understand hydraulic principles, pneumatic principles etc.
• Demonstrate high level of mechanical aptitude and must possess the knowledge of timing of cams and gears, how to set backlash, replace bushings.
• Maintains current knowledge and actively addresses safety and environmental issues.
• Other duties may include: janitorial, plumbing, pipefitting, painting, security, carpentry.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• equal employment opportunity employer
• consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law
• value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential
• commitment to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship
• consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED