Mechanical Technician

Solventum•Brookings, SD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Solventum is a new healthcare company built on a trusted legacy of solving complex challenges to improve patient care and support healthcare professionals—powered by strong production and plant operations. We partner with experts across the industry, guided by empathy and insight, to advance health for everyone. The impact you’ll make in this role As a Mechanical Technician, you’ll be responsible for supporting production operations, ensuring quality standards, and contributing to a safe and efficient plant environment. This role works a Rotating Shift (see options below) and includes starting pay of $36.13/hour: Option 1: Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM & Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Rotates between day and night shifts) Option 2: Morning Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM & Afternoon/Evening Shift: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Rotates between morning and afternoon/evening shifts). Manufacturing Operations: This position sits within Solventum’s Manufacturing Operations, specifically at one of our global production facilities, where our teams play a hands-on role in bringing life-changing healthcare solutions to life. Our plant teams are essential to advancing Solventum’s mission, ensuring the consistent, high-quality production of medical and dental products that healthcare providers and patients rely on every day. Working in our plants means being part of a purpose-driven environment that values safety, precision, and teamwork—where every shift contributes directly to improving health outcomes around the world.

Requirements

Possess, or in the last six (6) months of pursing, an associate degree in Electro-Mechanics, Fluid Power, Energy Technology Machinist, Automotive, or Diesel Mechanic OR Possess a High School Diploma/GED and two (2) years of maintenance experience in Electro-Mechanics, Fluid Power, Energy Technology, Machinist, Automotive, or Diesel Mechanic

Nice To Haves

Five (5) years of maintenance experience in Electro-Mechanics, Fluid Power, Machinist, Automotive, or Diesel Mechanic
Industrial motor drive controls troubleshooting experience
Electrical equipment experience
Industrial maintenance experience
Experience troubleshooting and problem solving in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting, repairing and perform preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment and components to include bearings, bushings, gear boxes, transmissions, motors, conveyor belts, pump seals, brakes, clutches, and drives.
Troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic and hydraulic equipment
Performing basic machining using precision measuring equipment
Repairing and replacing piping, tubing, and associated fittings
Performing welding and fabrication tasks
Possessing the ability to clearly speak, understand, and write in English to communicate effectively in both verbal and written contexts.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.