Industrial Mechanical & Electrical Technician

Omya Group; Kansas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Overtime opportunities

Career advancement

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Omya is seeking a skilled Mechanical/Electrical Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain critical plant equipment in our Wathena, KS facility. You will support safe, efficient production and minimize downtime.

In this hands-on role, you will read electrical diagrams and mechanical drawings, perform preventive maintenance, rebuilds, and retrofits, and assist with process instrumentation and drives. We value experience with motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and strong documentation skills;

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience with motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and process controls.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics and diagrams.
• Solid computer skills and documentation discipline.

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 inspections, rebuilds, retrofits, and preventive maintenance.
• Support process instrumentation, drives, and control systems.
• Document maintenance activities and keep accurate records.
• Train and assist team members on equipment operation and safety.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Documentation skills

Reading schematics

Process control experience

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronics

Tools

VFDs

Instrumentation

Industrial safety practices

Job description

Omya is seeking a skilled Mechanical/Electrical Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain critical plant equipment in our Wathena, KS facility. You will support safe, efficient production and minimize downtime.

In this hands-on role, you will read electrical diagrams and mechanical drawings, perform preventive maintenance, rebuilds, and retrofits, and assist with process instrumentation and drives. We value experience with motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and strong documentation skills;