Maintenance Technician

Dakota Bodies Llc; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota Bodies LLC is hiring Maintenance Technicians to keep our plant equipment running safely and reliably. You’ll work on press brakes, lasers, welders, forklifts, paint booths, ovens, and supporting building systems.

Three levels are available based on skills and experience. Level I–III roles involve troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and multi-skilled tasks across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Qualifications

• Basic troubleshooting and schematic reading required.
• Experience with corrective and preventive maintenance is valued.
• Strong safety and quality mindset desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on plant equipment including press brakes, lasers, welders, forklifts, paint booths, and ovens.
• Handle seasonal facility tasks such as snow removal.
• Follow all safety rules and company procedures.
• Maintain and document repairs and equipment history when applicable.

Skills

Basic troubleshooting

Read schematics

Independent work

Safety compliance

Communication

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Dakota BodiesAbout UsSince 1997, Dakota Bodies has designed and built custom service, utility, crane, line, and flatbed truck bodies for the utility and work truck industries. We are a business unit of ATW (American Trailer World), a North American provider of trailers, truck equipment, and related parts.About the RoleWe are hiring Maintenance Technicians to keep our plant and equipment running safely and reliably. You'll work on the equipment that builds our truck bodies, including press brakes, lasers, welders, fork trucks, paint booths, and industrial ovens, plus the building systems that support them. We're hiring at three levels, and placement depends on your skills and experience.What You'll DoMaintenance Technician IPerform semi-skilled maintenance, repairs, and minor alterations on industrial equipment, including press brakes, lasers, welders, fork trucks, paint booths, and industrial ovens.Handle seasonal facility work, including snow removal.Use basic troubleshooting skills and read schematics to identify and fix problems.Work with limited guidance, getting support from senior technicians when new or unusual situations come up.Follow all company operating procedures, safety rules, and policies.Maintenance Technician IIEverything in Level I, plus:Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, machines, fork trucks, pneumatics, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems.Troubleshoot, diagnose, plan solutions, and complete repairs with minimal supervision.Apply working knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods.Maintenance Technician IIIEverything in Levels I and II, plus:Perform skilled preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of industrial equipment and buildings.Independently complete diagnostic, preventive, corrective, rebuild, upgrade, and special project work across electrical, electronics, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.Maintain spare parts inventories and keep complete, accurate records of repairs and equipment history.Perform related duties as assigned.What We're Looking ForLevel I: Basic troubleshooting skills and the ability to read schematics.Level II: 1–2 years of experience performing corrective and preventive building and equipment maintenance.Level III: 3–4 years of experience performing corrective and preventive building and equipment maintenance, with multi-skilled ability across electrical, electronics, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.A strong commitment to safety and quality.Dependability, good communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.PayStarting pay depends on experience. Your level (I, II, or III) will be based on your skills and background, with room to grow as you develop.How to ApplyIf you take pride in keeping things running and want to grow your skills with a growing manufacturer, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today to join the Dakota Bodies team.