Industrial Maintenance Technician

Daikin Applied Americas; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

PTO

401K match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Owatonna, MN, with 5pm–5am shifts. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain site machinery, fabricate parts as needed, and work with PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs to ensure reliable operations.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, PIT certification, and First Aid certification. The role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a world-leading HVAC company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with industry experience.
• Must obtain and maintain PIT certification.
• Must obtain and maintain First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Adjust components and replace/repair defective parts.
• Work with PLCs, VFDs, HMIs and related control devices.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC

VFD

HMI

Root cause analysis

Equipment fabrication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification

First Aid certification

Tools

None

Job description

Join the world’s largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Daikin Applied isseekinga talented and eager MaintenanceTechnician.Under limited supervision and with minimal technical guidance, this position keeps site machinery and mechanical equipment in good repair. Examines machines to diagnose trouble, dismantles machines, replaces defective parts, reassemblesmachinesand makes necessary adjustments to ensure efficient operations. Fabricates ormodifiesreplacementparts.Comebeapart of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive ourevery endeavor!

Location: Owatonna, MN

Shift: 5pm-5am Wed-Fri

What you will do:

• Performs preventive maintenance onequipment
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments and replaces/repairs defective components orequipment
• Performs work involving programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s), Human Interface Modules (HMI’s), etc.
• May have to work with equipment operators to diagnose equipment breakdowns, and todeterminerootcause
• Tests faulty equipment, performs basic electrical troubleshooting, and applies knowledge of functional operation of electronics and equipment to diagnose the cause of themalfunction
• Trains with contractors or outside equipment representatives asneeded
• Submits purchase order requisitions forparts
• Maintains records of repairs and work orderscompleted
• Moves and sets up workstations/offices
• Troubleshoots and repairs minor maintenance problems involving facility, electrical, andplumbing
• Participates as part of the emergency response team.
• Mayassistoutside emergency responseteams
• May provide work training to less experienced maintenancestaff
• Observes and complies with Company safety procedures at alltimes

What’sin it for you:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and muchmore
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate aboutgrowth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve ourbest

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previousmanufacturing experience.
• Must be able to obtain andmaintaina Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification.
• Must be able to obtain andmaintaina First Aid certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred2 yeareducation in a related field

Benefits:

• Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employermatch
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick timein accordancewiththe federal,stateand local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical hourly pay rate for this position ranges from 31.73 - 52.29 in Minnesota. The range displayedrepresentsthe pay range for all positions in the jobgradewhich this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements, including verification of employment history, education, background screening, and drug testing where permitted by law. Safety-sensitive positions may require cannabis (marijuana) testing. All testing and employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

If you’re looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you’ll love a career at Daikin Applied!