Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintenance orders, preventative maintenance, and projects related to all areas, equipment, and processes. This position will provide support and technical expertise for maintenance repairs, projects, and predictive maintenance. They will complete daily projects, which are related to maintenance and support for all departments within the facility. The Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Shift

Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete tasks that impact the facilities, equipment, departments, and environment within all areas of Manitou Equipment Americas, including general, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, facility, and grounds maintenance along with troubleshooting and problem solving
• Provide support and technical expertise to maintenance and all affected departments to improve the facilities, manufacturing processes, tools, equipment, and products
• Support special projects from start to finish and work with other support staff as required
• Supervise related equipment, parts, maintenance project management, area improvements, maintenance order coordination, problem solving, repair scheduling, and assistance with DENR and OSHA regulations
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Complete small to large projects as required
• Operate equipment used for maintenance processes
• Work safely with chemicals used for maintenance
• Perform supplies reordering and look for ways to continuously improve
• Flex on duties and hours as needed to complete projects per timelines

Experience

• One to five years of experience in related fields
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical, electrical, maintenance repair, project management, leadership, and problem solving abilities

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and task oriented
• Self-starter able to work well with little direct supervision
• Ability to perform and lead core maintenance activities within Fabrication, Welding, Paint, Assembly, and other departments
• Ability to work efficiently along with sustaining equipment uptime and condition
• Ability to work on multiple projects
• Strong judgment and decision making skills
• Ability to interface with all types of mechanical, electrical, and other contractors
• Knowledge of industrial equipment, industrial processes, manufacturing practices, process capabilities, and problem solving skills to resolve issues, improve processes, and implement solutions

Education

Associates degree or experience in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Industrial Technology, PLC controls or related fields is preferred.

Work Conditions And Physical Capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye coordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Lifting multiple pounds regularly
• Use wrist motion
• Reach above/below shoulders
• Step up/down
• Bend/stoop, twist, squat/crouch, kneel or crawl

Pay

Base pay range between $27 – $34 per hour plus a potential quarterly bonus based on performance metrics. Actual pay determined by experience level, skills, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Matching 401k
• Tuition reimbursement
• Volunteer program
• Wellness activities
• Employee and family activities throughout the year

Schedule & Location

This position is located onsite in Madison, South Dakota. No travel required.