Industrial Maintenance Technician

WITRON Logistik + Informatik GmbH; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

AD&D

401(k) retirement savings plan with公司匹

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Leave of absence support program

Critical illness insurance

Hospital indemnity insurance

Legal insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Discounts on services/products

Blue365 health & wellness discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

WITRON Logistik + Informatik GmbH in Mankato, Minnesota is seeking an Electromechanical Technician to keep our automated systems running smoothly. You will perform both planned and reactive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and offer support to equipment operators.

With your focus on safety, efficiency, and accurate documentation, you will help minimize downtime and ensure high system performance.

Qualifications

• Relevant Electrical and/or Mechanical qualification.
• Post-secondary training from a technical school or vocational program (e.g., Electrician, Millwright).
• Mechanically inclined with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Practical mindset with the ability to learn new tasks quickly.
• Excellent PC skills and ability to work with digital systems.
• Strong sense of safety, responsibility, and professionalism.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and shift schedules.
• Committed to maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient workspace.

Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety regulations and actively contribute to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Perform unplanned and reactive electrical and mechanical repairs.
• Execute planned maintenance work orders in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose general electrical and mechanical faults.
• Monitor system performance and maintain awareness of operational status; use CMMS for maintenance records.
• Provide non-technical support to equipment operators.
• Replace and set up electrical and mechanical components.
• Ensure proper use of tools and spare parts; keep workspace clean and organized.
• Document all maintenance activities accurately and in a timely manner.
• Apply and uphold 5S principles in the work environment.
• Be accountable for audit results, individual efficiency, and minimizing equipment downtime.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Problem solving

Learn quickly

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Technical training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

CMMS

Electrical measuring tools

Job description

Founded in 1971, WITRON has become an international leader in automated storage logistics with more than 7,000 colleagues worldwide tending to the planning, realization, and maintenance of our highly automated systems. Our teams – far more than just mechanics, electrical technicians, or mechatronic engineers – act as professionals who are perfectly equipped with full power for finding the best solution to the specific needs of each of our customers.

Our growing division now has close to 1000 employees. Our corporate culture, which is characterized by passion, cooperation, and the drive to move things forward, has allowed us to offer close to 350 internal promotions to our employees in recent years.

Job Title:Electromechanical Technician

We offer you:

• (3) Bonus opportunities
• Health insurance, AD&D
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Full vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Leave of absence support program
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Legal insurance
• Discounted gym memberships
• Discounts on services/products
• Blue365 health & wellness discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

As an Electromechanical Technician at WITRON, you will play a key role on our team by helping keep our automated systems running smoothly. You will perform both planned and reactive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and offer support to equipment operators. With your focus on safety, efficiency, and accurate documentation, you will help minimize downtime and ensure high system performance. You will support daily operations through accurate tracking of maintenance tasks in our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and contribute to a clean and organized workspace by applying 5S principles.

You are mechanically inclined and detail-oriented, with a practical mindset and a strong ability to learn new tasks quickly. You take safety seriously and approach your work with professionalism and responsibility. You’re comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, and you adapt easily to changing priorities and Shift schedules. You’re confident using digital systems, and you take pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient workspace.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Electrical and/or Mechanical qualification
• Post-secondary training from a technical school or vocational program (e.g., Electrician, Millwright)
• Mechanically inclined with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Practical mindset with the ability to learn new tasks quickly
• Excellent PC skills and ability to work with digital systems
• Strong sense of safety, responsibility, and professionalism
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and shift schedules
• Committed to maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient workspace

Skills/Experience Required:

• 1–2 years minimum experience as an Electromechanical Technician
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing automated systems (e.g., conveyors, cranes, hoists)
• Skilled in mechanical repairs and use of hand/power tools (a must)
• Familiarity with AC systems up to 600/400/480 volts and DC systems up to 24 volts
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, symbols, and electrical measuring tools
• Knowledge of electrical/mechanical drive technology (e.g., motors and gears)
• Familiarity with control technology (e.g., controls, inverters)
• Basic understanding of PLC logic
• Ability to climb vertical ladders and work at heights up to 100 feet (30 meters) with training and PPE, such as fall protection harness
• Ability to work in temperature conditions ranging from 55°F to -15°F (13°C to -26°C), (PPE provided)
• Willing to work days, evenings, nights, and weekends (shifts based on hire date and operational needs)

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow health and safety regulations and actively contribute to maintaining a safe working environment
• Perform unplanned and reactive electrical and mechanical repairs
• Execute planned maintenance work orders in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Troubleshoot and diagnose general electrical and mechanical faults
• Monitor system performance and maintain awareness of operational statusEnsure proper use and understanding of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Provide non-technical support to equipment operators
• Replace and set up electrical and mechanical components
• Ensure proper use of tools and spare parts
• Clean equipment and work area as required
• Document all maintenance activities accurately and in a timely manner
• Apply and uphold 5S principles in the work environment
• Be accountable for audit results, individual efficiency, and minimizing equipment downtime

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Team Spirit

We are there for one another and as a company we strive to always become better. You can look forward to being part of a great team environment.

WITRON Bonus

Employees will have the opportunity to participate in our WITRON bonus program once eligible.

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Corporate Culture

Collaboration, an open-door policy, various company events and team building measures are a part of WITRON. A company with modern values and positive culture is waiting for you.

Performance is worth the effort. Your potential will be both recognized and supported. Career opportunities are available for all of our employees, come grow with WITRON.

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