Machine Maintenance Technician - Fri-Sun, 6am-6pm
About The Position
Daktronics is seeking a Machine Maintenance Technician for its Facilities department in Brookings, South Dakota. The technician keeps factory operations running smoothly by maintaining automated equipment and repairing electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems. The role also contributes to operational excellence by improving preventative maintenance programs, maintaining accurate work orders and parts records, and providing input on equipment, processes, and materials. The scheduled hours are 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday, with overtime required as needed. The position involves work in a clean, safe, organized, and well-lit environment. The selected candidate must be able to travel by air and ground and meet Daktronics driver eligibility requirements. Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.
Requirements
- Associate degree (two-year) in Electrical, Robotics, Mechatronics, Diesel Mechanics, Energy Technology, or a similar technical field.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting ability.
- Ability to follow work plans, prioritize work orders, and escalate issues when needed.
- Ability to reliably work scheduled hours, including scheduled overtime.
- Ability to complete quality work in a timely manner.
- Good communication skills, including technical writing.
- Willingness and ability to learn quickly.
- Willingness to receive feedback and make changes.
- Ability to work positively and professionally as part of a team and interact with varied personnel.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and exercise discretion and independent judgment.
- Wear required protective equipment in accordance with Daktronics Safety Policy and OSHA standards; pulmonary function testing may be required for respirator use.
- Ability to work around paint, solvent, and solder smells.
- Ability to move materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to remain stationary for the full shift, with planned breaks.
- Ability to work at heights, including on ladders and platforms.
- Full range of motion, including bending and lifting.
- Ability to reach in all directions, including from awkward positions.
- Steady hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to identify wire and paint colors and read fine print.
- Ability to travel by air and ground and comply with the Daktronics Driver Eligibility Policy; compliance will be verified by an MVR check.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Must not require immigration visa sponsorship, renewal, or extension from Daktronics.
Nice To Haves
- Basic computer skills.
- Customer service mindset.
- Enjoyment of tinkering with machines.
- Enjoyment of problem solving.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on automated equipment.
- Make emergency repairs to electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
- Train peers to perform maintenance tasks.
- Communicate effectively over the phone to repair equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned and needed to meet customer expectations.
- Evaluate and improve preventative maintenance programs.
- Operate automated equipment.
- Enter details about work performed and materials consumed into work orders.
- Contribute to discussions about new equipment purchases, processes, and materials.
- Maintain records of maintenance procedures and parts.
Benefits
- Financial relocation assistance for positions requiring placement in a specific location.
- Competitive pay and meaningful benefits; benefits information is available on the Daktronics careers website.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
