Maintenance Technician

Vermeer Corporation; Okahumpka (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation is seeking a technically minded maintenance professional for first shift support of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems. You will perform preventative maintenance and repairs to ensure production runs smoothly, while delivering strong customer service to the production team.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols. Onsite work location in Florida with no travel expected and opportunities to grow proficiency

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in equipment maintenance as specified or an associate’s degree in basic trades with relevant experience.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools, interpret blueprints and electrical schematics, and communicate intra‑departmentally.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with a focus on safety and quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with Thrive maintenance data system.
• Certification as Electrically Qualified Team Member is preferred where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform and record scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment such as hoists, paint systems, machining centers, and weld systems.
• Create a positive customer experience while collaborating with mentors, peers, internal customers, and suppliers.
• Accurately utilize the Thrive maintenance data system for records and analysis.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical equipment across multiple maintenance systems as a SME in one to two systems.
• Adhere to safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout and Electrically Qualified Team Member requirements where applicable.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading blueprints

Electrical schematics

Microsoft Office

Troubleshooting

Team communication

Maintenance data system Thrive

Education

Associate’s degree in basic trades

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Voltmeter

Thrive

Job description

Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

Who We Are

Vermeer equips customers doing important work around the world. We are global, driven by innovation and growing. The equipment we make manages natural resources, connects people and feeds and fuels communities. We live out a caring culture, we demonstrate agility, we keep a focus on customers and are stewards of our resources. These beliefs drive our culture, determine how we treat others and steer our business.

Work Shift

1 - First Shift

Job Summary

Are you the type of technically minded person who takes pride in hands‑on problem solving and restoring equipment to working order? In this role, you will support the repair and maintenance needs of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and/or electrical systems supporting production. We’re looking for a collaborative team member who is passionate about delivering exceptional customer service to support the success of the production team.

What You’ll Do

• Perform and accurately record scheduled preventative maintenance procedures on a variety of equipment including, but not limited to, hoists, paint systems, machining centers, and weld systems.
• Create a positive customer experience when working with mentors/mentees, peers, internal customers and external suppliers and vendors.
• Accurately utilize the maintenance data system Thrive.
• Perform maintenance functions of troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical equipment on a variety of equipment across multiple maintenance systems and serve as a subject matter expert within one to two specific systems, while adhering to safety protocols as an Authorized Lockout/Tagout Team Member and, when applicable, as an Electrically Qualified Team Member.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues on equipment.

What We’re Looking For

• Two years’ experience in equipment maintenance at Vermeer; or associate’s degree in basic trades and one year of similar equipment maintenance experience elsewhere; or equivalent combination of education/experience required; or three years’ experience in similar equipment maintenance elsewhere.
• Demonstrated ability to operate hand and power tools, volt meters, read blueprints and electrical schematics, write intra‑departmental communication, and apply concepts of basic math.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem‑solving techniques.
• Effective communication with mentors/mentees, peers, internal customers and external suppliers and vendors.
• Perform basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Successful operation of Thrive, LO/TO authorization, and Electrically Qualified team member certification.

Travel

• No travel is expected of this position.

Essential Functions

• Standing: Continuously
• Sitting: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Hand Coordination: At least average/bilateral
• Twisting: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)
• Bending: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)
• Elevated Work: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)
• Squatting/Kneeling: Occasionally (up to 3 minutes in position)
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Pulling: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• Pushing: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• RH Grip: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• LH Grip: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• RH Pinch: Rarely (up to 20 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)
• LH Pinch: Rarely (up to 20 lbs) Occasionally (up to 10 lbs) Frequently (up to 5 lbs) Continuously (up to 2 lbs)
• Floor to Waist Lift: Rarely (up to 80 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs)
• Horizontal Lift: Rarely (up to 100 lbs) Occasionally (up to 50 lbs) Frequently (up to 20 lbs) Continuously (up to 10 lbs)
• Waist to Crown Lift: Rarely (up to 50 lbs) Occasionally (up to 20 lbs)

Work Location

ONSITE: A team member’s day‑to‑day work is best done on a Vermeer campus. If work content can be occasionally completed at an offsite location, discuss potential arrangements with your manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Vermeer Corporation, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other status protected by the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Team Member Solutions at [phone] or at [e-mail].