Hands-On Electrical & Mechanical Technician

Omya; Wathena (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Overtime opportunities

Career advancement potential

Safety-focused culture

Global company with over 140 years

Job summary

Omya is seeking a skilled Mechanical/Electrical Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain critical plant equipment that supports safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations.

This role sits in a manufacturing environment where hands-on problem solving directly improves plant performance. Join Omya to contribute to reliability and continuous improvement in the Wathena, KS area.

Qualifications

• Must have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with industrial equipment, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and process controls.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Strong computer and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain and optimize production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams, blueprints, and mechanical drawings.
• Perform equipment inspections, rebuilds, retrofits, and preventive maintenance.
• Support process instrumentation, drives, and control systems.
• Document maintenance activities and maintain accurate records.
• Train and support team members on equipment operation and safety procedures.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Process controls

Schematics reading

Documentation

Computer skills

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronics

Job description

Omya is seeking a skilled Mechanical/Electrical Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain critical plant equipment that supports safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations.

This role sits in a manufacturing environment where hands-on problem solving directly improves plant performance. Join Omya to contribute to reliability and continuous improvement in the Wathena, KS area.