Maintenance Technician

Daikin Applied Americas; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Owatonna, MN site. The role involves preventive maintenance, diagnostic work, and repair of mechanical equipment to ensure efficient operations. You will work under limited supervision and may interact with operators and contractors.

The position is on-site in Owatonna with a Mon-Thurs 6am-4:30pm shift. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401K, PTO and holidays, plus opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnoses and repairs equipment; replaces defective parts and tests repaired systems.
• Works with PLCs, VFDs, HMIs and related controls.
• Does basic electrical troubleshooting and equipment diagnostics.
• Trains with contractors or outside representatives as needed.
• Maintains records of repairs and work orders.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Daikin Applied is seeking a talented and eager Maintenance Technician. Under limited supervision and with minimal technical guidance, this position keeps site machinery and mechanical equipment in good repair. Examines machines to diagnose trouble, dismantles machines, replaces defective parts, reassembles machines and makes necessary adjustments to ensure efficient operations. Fabricates or modifies replacement parts. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Owatonna, MN

Shift: Mon-Thurs 6am-4:30pm

What you will do:

• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments and replaces/repairs defective components or equipment
• Performs work involving programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s), Human Interface Modules (HMI’s), etc.
• May have to work with equipment operators to diagnose equipment breakdowns, and to determine root cause
• Tests faulty equipment, performs basic electrical troubleshooting, and applies knowledge of functional operation of electronics and equipment to diagnose the cause of the malfunction
• Trains with contractors or outside equipment representatives as needed
• Submits purchase order requisitions for parts
• Maintains records of repairs and work orders completed
• Moves and sets up workstations/offices
• Troubleshoots and repairs minor maintenance problems involving facility, electrical, and plumbing
• Participates as part of the emergency response team.
• May assist outside emergency response teams
• May provide work training to less experienced maintenance staff
• Observes and complies with Company safety procedures at all times

What’s in it for you:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a First Aid certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred 2 year education in a related field

Benefits

• Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

The typical hourly pay rate for this position ranges from 31.73 - 52.29 in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!