Maintenance Technician

Thales; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 52,499 - 87,499; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Elective Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Company paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Thales is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Chanhassen, United States, to support production through maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment. The role involves optimizing equipment performance, collaborating with teams, and contributing to inventory control.

The ideal candidate has an understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, as well as a High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred qualifications include 3 to 5+ years of manufacturing experience and troubleshooting skills.

Thales offers comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of experience in manufacturing/production support is preferred.
• High-level mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting is preferred.
• PLC programming/troubleshooting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support production by setting-up, maintaining, and repairing manufacturing equipment.
• Optimize production equipment performance for safety, efficiency, and quality.
• Collaborate with engineering team and vendors as required.

Skills

Understanding of electrical systems

Understanding of mechanical systems

Understanding of pneumatic systems

Basic understanding of computers

Ability to operate various hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher in a technical field

Job description

Location: Chanhassen, United States of America

Position Summary

The primary role of a Maintenance Technician will be to support production by setting-up, maintaining, repairing, and upgrading associated manufacturing equipment. Other tasks may be assigned by the Manager as needed.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Focus on production equipment performance to optimize safety, efficiency, quality, and reduced downtime.
• Develop procedures to improve equipment throughput and quality.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance – Weekly and Monthly.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment with a focus on identifying the root cause of failure, and implementing permanent solutions to ongoing equipment problems.
• Collaborate with engineering team and machine shop vendors when required.
• Contribute to inventory control.
• Maintain maintenance logs accurately and neatly.
• Make all necessary adjustments to equipment to ensure quality product.
• Look for methods to keep repair costs down, and maintain positive relationships with vendors.
• Work within ISO 9001, 14001, and 50001 framework.
• Attend company functions/meetings and adhere to company policy.
• Follow written work instruction.
• Work as a team to accomplish organization goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Basic understanding of computers (e.g., Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Ability to operate various hand tools.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of experience in manufacturing/production support.
• High-level mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting.
• PLC programming/troubleshooting experience.
• Vision System programming/troubleshooting experience.
• Associate’s degree or higher training in a technical field (automation, electrical, manufacturing technology, mechanical).

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: Core work hours will be 2nd shift (M‑F, 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm), occasional Saturday overtime as required by production schedule.
• Physical Environment: Manufacturing/Production Floor, Warehouse.
• Travel: N/A.

What We Offer

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life with LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
• Company provided Life Insurance.

Compensation

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) 52,499.85 - 87,499.75 USD Annual.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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