Maintenance Technician

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc. in Minnesota seeks a Maintenance Technician to keep site machinery in good repair, diagnose trouble, replace parts, and adjust equipment for optimal operation. You will work under limited supervision on a variety of HVAC-related systems.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, prior manufacturing experience, and PIT/First Aid certifications; preferred 2-year related schooling. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered at Daikin Applied.

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments and replaces/repairs defective components or equipment.
• Works with PLCs, VFDs, HMIs and related control systems.
• Diagnoses equipment breakdowns with operators and determines root cause.
• Tests faulty equipment and performs basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Trains with contractors or outside equipment representatives as needed.
• Submits purchase orders for parts and maintains repair logs.
• Ensures safety procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC/VFD/HMI experience

PIT certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Related field education (2-year) preferred

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. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Owatonna, MN Shift: Mon-Thurs 6am-4:30pm

What you will do:

• 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 have to work with equipment operators to diagnose equipment breakdowns, and to 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 work training to less experienced maintenance staff
• Observes and complies with Company safety procedures at all times

What’s in it for you:

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

Minimum 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 2 year education 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 employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and 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 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.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied! Building a more sustainable planet. Creating comfortable, healthy spaces for people to connect, live and work. Perfecting the air we share. Daikin Applied is not just an HVAC company. We're part of a global technology powerhouse that uses Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) to transform the world. We're innovators and leaders. Not only as a business, but as individuals. And we are honored to say we were named to Forbes' America's Best-In-State Employers list for 2025, ranking #1 in Minnesota for Manufacturing and Engineering. You see, we're not just innovating on the outside. We're innovating on the inside to unlock people's unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve today's most pressing challenges. That's why Daikin offers more than a job. Here's where you'll be heard, be valued, belong -- and be able to make your mark. Over the past several years, we’ve proudly welcomed several organizations into our family, each bringing unique strengths, deep expertise, and talented teams. As we continue to grow, these partners play a vital role in expanding our capabilities and shaping the future of our organization. Whichever Daikin Applied company you join, you’ll be part of a unified, supportive environment where you can make an impact and grow your career.