General Maintenance Technician

Applied Engineering; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Engineering is seeking a Maintenance Tech to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment. The role includes preventive maintenance, up-time support, and basic plumbing and carpentry tasks.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED with maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency with maintenance software and tools. Post-offer drug screen applies; ITAR/compliance considerations noted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical equipment and facilities maintenance.
• Strong organizational, technical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to teach or mentor others as needed.
• Proficient with computer software relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs equipment and plant facilities.
• Installs, starts up, and shuts down equipment.
• Maintains maintenance records for identified equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance as directed.
• Assists personnel with troubleshooting.
• Uses hand and power tools and material handling equipment.
• Performs plumbing maintenance and carpentry tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Technical skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

Summary/Objective:

The Maintenance Tech position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs equipment and plant facilities


• Installs, starts up, and shuts down equipment


• Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment


• Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed.


• Assists personnel with troubleshooting


• Use various hand and power tools, and material handling equipment in performing duties.


• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.


• Support other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and/or relevant work experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment.


• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical equipment, including facilities maintenance


• Must possess excellent organizational skills, technical capacity, and problem-solving/analysis abilities.


• The ability to teach and train others in a coach or mentor role as needed


• Must possess strong computer skills, including any software relevant to the position.

Post-offer drug screen and background checks are required

Other Information:

APPLIED ENGINEERING, INC. IS AN EEO/AA EMPLOYER.

APPLIED ENGINEERING, INC. OFFERS COMPETITIVE WAGES AND BENEFITS

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” according to U.S. federal law