Industrial Maintenance Technician

Twin City Die Castings, Inc.; Watertown, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Company-funded HRA account

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Vision and Dental Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

Twin City Die Castings, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and automated machinery in our Watertown facility.

You will handle mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, perform preventive maintenance, and support equipment installations and upgrades to keep operations running efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial or manufacturing equipment.
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills required.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, or technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on motors, conveyors, pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions using meters, gauges, and diagnostic tools.
• Repair or replace mechanical components including bearings, belts, shafts, motors, and gearboxes.
• Inspect drives, motors, belts, and fluid systems to ensure proper operation.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical systems including motors, sensors, and controls.
• Assist with machine installation, upgrades, and equipment overhauls.
• Fabricate or modify machine guards and components as needed.
• Maintain maintenance records and document completed repairs.
• Work with outside vendors or contractors when necessary.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprints/Schematics reading

Preventive maintenance

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

Vocational training / technical certificate or associate degree

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and manufacturing machinery in our facility. This role focuses primarily on machine maintenance, including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems that keep production running efficiently.

The Industrial Maintenance Technician performs equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, machine overhauls, and equipment installations. While occasional building maintenance may be required, the primary responsibility is maintaining and repairing production machinery and automated equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production machinery and manufacturing equipment
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on motors, conveyors, pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions using meters, gauges, and diagnostic tools
• Repair or replace mechanical components including bearings, belts, shafts, motors, and gearboxes
• Inspect drives, motors, belts, and fluid systems to ensure proper operation
• Troubleshoot basic electrical systems including motors, sensors, and controls
• Assist with machine installation, upgrades, and equipment overhauls
• Fabricate or modify machine guards and components as needed
• Maintain maintenance records and document completed repairs
• Work with outside vendors or contractors when necessary
• Follow all company safety and environmental procedures

Pay & Benefits

• $22 - $35 per hour, depending on experience and skill level, with clear opportunities for advancement
• Employee Ownership (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Company-funded HRA account
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

Why Join Our Team?

At TCDC, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining an employee-owned company where your work directly impacts the success of the business. As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you’ll get hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting production machinery, solving real problems, and keeping operations running smoothly. You’ll be part of a skilled, collaborative maintenance team that values your expertise and encourages continuous learning and growth. With competitive pay and benefits and career advancement opportunities, you’ll see the direct impact of your contributions while building a rewarding career in a company that truly invests in its people.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial or manufacturing equipment
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Electrical troubleshooting experience
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, or technical manuals
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on production equipment
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• PLC troubleshooting experience
• Welding or fabrication experience
• Experience repairing conveyors, pumps, or motors
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
• Vocational training, technical certificate, or associate degree in a related field

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to work in an active manufacturing environment.

Employees must be able to:

• Lift up to 50–85 pounds occasionally
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and reach throughout the shift
• Use hand and power tools frequently
• Work around moving machinery, vibration, and varying temperatures
• Wear required PPE

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing facility with moving machinery and equipment
• Exposure to heat, vibration, noise, and airborne particles
• Fast-paced production environment