Maintenance Equipment Tech I — Precision Machinery & Refurbishment

Watlow-Electric-Manufacturin; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

401(k) plan with company match

Wellness incentives

Employee assistance program

Medical, dental, vision, and long-term

Disability insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Watlow is hiring a Maintenance Equipment Technician I in Columbia, MO. The role provides skilled general maintenance for manufacturing machines, troubleshooting and repairing complex equipment, and performing detailed preventative maintenance to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

You’ll refurbish equipment and fabricate or repair production tools, with responsibilities including electrical troubleshooting, machinery repair, fabrication, and plumbing work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two-year industrial maintenance degree or technical certificate, or 1–3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Electrical troubleshooting and repair of motor controls, fuses, and breakers.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and install complex machinery using air, hydraulics, motors, bearings.
• Fabricate production equipment, fixtures, frames, benches, and shelving; welding skills preferred.
• Schedule and perform detailed preventative maintenance on SMT placement machines, wave solderers, and selective solder systems.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Machinery maintenance

Fabrication & welding

Preventive maintenance

Plumbing systems

Electrical wiring

Equipment refurbishment

Education

Industrial maintenance degree or technical certificate

1–3 years relevant experience

Tools

MES

SCADA

Data collection systems

Job description

Watlow is hiring a Maintenance Equipment Technician I in Columbia, MO. The role provides skilled general maintenance for manufacturing machines, troubleshooting and repairing complex equipment, and performing detailed preventative maintenance to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

You’ll refurbish equipment and fabricate or repair production tools, with responsibilities including electrical troubleshooting, machinery repair, fabrication, and plumbing work.