Maintenance Equipment Technician I

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company in Columbia, Missouri, is seeking a Maintenance Equipment Technician I to keep our manufacturing equipment running safely and efficiently. You’ll troubleshoot and repair complex machinery, perform detailed preventative maintenance, and refurbish production equipment to sustain world-class operation.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a two-year industrial maintenance degree or technical certificate, or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two-year industrial maintenance degree or technical certificate, or one to three years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Electrical troubleshooting: Repair and install motor controls, fuses, circuit breakers, and similar components.
• Machinery repair: Troubleshoot, repair, and install complex machinery using air, hydraulics, motors, bearings, and related systems.
• Fabrication: Fabricate production equipment, fixtures, support frames, benches, and shelving; welding skills are preferred.
• Preventative maintenance: Schedule and perform detailed preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, including SMT placement machines, wave solderers, and selective solder systems.
• Plumbing: Repair and install pipes and plumbing carrying gas, water, vacuum, air, or miscellaneous hydraulic oils.
• Electrical wiring: Repair and install low-voltage electrical wiring in the facility, including computer and phone lines.
• Equipment refurbishment: Refurbish production equipment through cleaning, painting, replacing worn parts, and calibration.

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

Machinery Repair

Fabrication

Preventative Maintenance

Welding

Plumbing

Electrical Wiring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year industrial maintenance degree or technical certificate

Tools

MES

SCADA

Forklift operation

Job description

At Watlow’s Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Columbia, Missouri, we combine precision manufacturing with forward-thinking innovation. Part of a global thermal solutions leader founded in 1922, our Columbia facility is a critical hub for high-performance manufacturing, engineering, and operational excellence.

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Columbia, MO

Watlow is seeking a Maintenance Equipment Technician to provide skilled general maintenance for machines—keeping our manufacturing equipment running safely and efficiently. You’ll troubleshoot and repair complex machinery, perform detailed preventative maintenance, and fabricate and refurbish production equipment to keep our operations in world-class condition.

What You’ll Do

• Electrical Troubleshooting: Perform limited electrical troubleshooting, repair, and installation of motor controls, fuses, circuit breakers, and similar components.
• Machinery Repair: Troubleshoot, repair, and install complex machinery using air, hydraulics, motors, bearings, and related systems.
• Fabrication: Fabricate production equipment, fixtures, support frames, benches, and shelving; welding and fabrication skills are preferred.
• Preventative Maintenance: Schedule and perform detailed preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, including SMT placement machines, wave solders, and selective solder systems, following manufacturer-recommended procedures.
• Plumbing: Perform limited repair and installation of pipes and plumbing carrying gas, water, vacuum, air, or miscellaneous hydraulic oils.
• Electrical Wiring: Perform limited repair and installation of low-voltage electrical wiring in the facility, including computer and phone lines.
• Equipment Refurbishment: Refurbish production equipment through detailed cleaning, painting, replacing worn parts, and calibration to bring machines to like-new condition.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two-year industrial maintenance degree or technical certificate, or one to three years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• High-voltage electrical knowledge.
• Forklift or scissor lift experience.
• Leadership training.
• Hazardous chemical handling knowledge.
• Familiarity with MES, SCADA, and data collection.