Maintenance Technician

Johnson Outdoors; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Outdoors in Mankato, MN is seeking a maintenance technician to diagnose and repair production equipment and perform preventive maintenance to keep lines running efficiently. The role supports production by ensuring equipment is reliable and up to spec.

You will read schematics and work with pneumatics, electrical, hydraulic, and air compressor systems, contributing to safety, quality, and continuous improvement while upholding company standards.

Qualifications

• Associate/technical degree in maintenance technology or related certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of production maintenance experience.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot plant equipment using schematics and drawings.
• Perform preventative and required maintenance on production and plant equipment; repair conveyors and systems.
• Document maintenance services performed and actions taken.
• Work with pneumatics, electrical, hydraulic, and/or air compressor systems.
• Identify and implement ideas for safety, quality, and waste reduction.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read schematics

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Air compressors

Microsoft Office

Forklift certification

Education

Maintenance tech degree

Related certification

Job description

Mankato
121 Power Drive
Mankato, MN 56001, USA

Mankato
121 Power Drive
Mankato, MN 56001, USA

Diagnoses and repairs production equipment and performs planned preventative maintenance on scheduled equipment. Assists production by ensuring equipment is running efficiently.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as a technical resource, troubleshoots and diagnoses plant and production equipment issues using schematics and technical drawings.
• Performs preventative and required maintenance on production and plant equipment. Repairs equipment, systems, conveyors and/or other systems at the facility.
• Documents maintenance and preventive services performed, and actions taken to fix issues.
• Works with pneumatics, electrical, hydraulic and/or air compressor systems (varies by business unit).
• Provides production and physical plant maintenance support.
• Identifies and implements ideas for process improvements, safety, quality and waste management.
• May performs other various duties such as assembly, operating equipment, machining and welding.
• Promotes company safety policies, workmanship standards and operational procedures among team members while displaying strong quality consciousness at all times.
• May performs other various duties such as assembly, operating equipment, machining and welding.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: Typically requires an associate/technical degree in a maintenance technology, a related certification, or equivalent.

Experience: Typically requires 2 years of production maintenance experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• High mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics.
• Experience with pneumatics, electrical, hydraulic, and/or air compressor systems (varies by the business unit hiring).
• Proficient in using the Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform diverse tasks while requiring minimal supervision.
• Ability to attain forklift driving certification (requirement may vary by business unit).

A few pointers about our culture:

• Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation are in our bones! We authentically innovate trusted equipment that gets people out there. We are laser-focused on our consumers, and passionate about inspiring people to actively engage with the amazing awe of the outdoors again and again. We strive to create meaningful, healthy change in the world as individuals and as a family of brands. We value diversity and team members who are willing to wear multiple hats; who take personal initiative, anticipating what needs to be done, and figuring things out to make them happen; but who are also willing to ask for help, to assist others and work together.

What you will receive:

• Share in the company’s success - Competitive base salary, with additional earning potential through participation in the annual discretionary cash profit sharing program, and eligibility for annual pay increases.
• Find your work/life balance with generous paid time off and holiday benefits, health insurance and wellness plans.
• Further your career with training opportunities including our tuition assistance program.
• Plan for your future with our 401k with company match and deferred retirement contributions, Sons & Daughters Scholarship program, life and LTD insurance, and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Johnson Outdoors (and all subsidiaries) without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Johnson Outdoors is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us:

JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors' iconic brands include.: Old Town® canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak™; Carlisle® paddles; Minn Kota® fishing motors, batteries, and anchors; Cannon® downriggers; Humminbird® marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO® dive equipment; Jetboil® outdoor cooking systems. Founded in 1970 by Samuel C. Johnson, the Company has delivered double-digit compound annual growth over its history, evolving from a single brand into a nearly $663 million global enterprise with around 1,300 employees across 20 countries.

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