Maintenance Technician- 3x12 schedule Sun-Tue

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 35,817 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

PTO

401K match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc in Owatonna, MN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep site machinery in good repair. Under limited supervision, you will diagnose, dismantle, replace parts, and reassemble equipment to ensure efficient operations.

The role involves preventive maintenance, PLCs/VFDs/HMIs work, basic electrical troubleshooting, and collaboration with operators and contractors. AHigh School diploma or GED and PIT/First Aid certs are required or planned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain PIT certification.
• Must be able to obtain First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose faults, replace defective parts, and adjust devices.
• Work with PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs to ensure proper operation.
• Assist operators in diagnosing breakdowns and root cause.
• Conduct basic electrical troubleshooting and test equipment.
• Submit parts PO requisitions and maintain repair records.
• Train less experienced staff and coordinate with contractors.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in emergency response as needed.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC/VFD/HMI basics

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year education in related field

Tools

PIT certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best‑In‑State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a talented and eager Maintenance Technician. 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, reassembles machines and makes necessary adjustments to ensure efficient operations. Fabricates or modifies replacement parts.

Location: Owatonna, MN

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments and replaces/repairs defective components or equipment
• Performs work involving programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s), Human Interface Modules (HMI’s), etc.
• May work with equipment operators to diagnose equipment breakdowns and determine root cause
• Tests faulty equipment, performs basic electrical troubleshooting, and applies knowledge of functional operation of electronics and equipment to diagnose the cause of the malfunction
• Trains with contractors or outside equipment representatives as needed
• Submits purchase order requisitions for parts
• Maintains records of repairs and work orders completed
• Moves and sets up workstations/offices
• Troubleshoots and repairs minor maintenance problems involving facility, electrical, and plumbing
• Participates as part of the emergency response team; may assist outside emergency response teams
• May provide training to less experienced maintenance staff
• Observes and complies with company safety procedures at all times

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous manufacturing experience
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a First Aid certification

Preferred Qualifications

• 2‑year education in a related field

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• PTO
• 401K match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with federal, state, and local law
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service
• Support for community involvement and many more benefits

Pay

The typical hourly pay rate for this position ranges from $25.72 - $42.44 in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.