Maintenance Equipment Technician I

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

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

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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We are hiring a: Maintenance Equipment Technician I

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.

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

T he Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at [e-mail] .