Maintenance Technician

Atterro; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec in Yankton, SD, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain a range of equipment and facility systems. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, replace worn components, and document work to minimize downtime while supporting safe, compliant operations.

The role emphasizes mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, data entry, and collaboration with production teams to keep lines running efficiently in an industrial environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ year of work experience.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Forklift experience and valid driver’s license required.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel; strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on equipment, tools, and facility systems.
• Repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and plumbing components.
• Conduct equipment inspections, safety checks, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Fabricate parts and maintain shop equipment as needed.
• Support facility upkeep including lighting, painting, snow removal, and grounds maintenance.
• Assist with inventory handling, receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Document maintenance activities and complete data entry.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors on maintenance projects.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

MS Word & Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Epicor ERP

Lean Manufacturing

Class B CDL / DOT

Job description

Wabtec is Now Hiring a Maintenance Technician

Location: Yankton, SD. Pay Rate: $23.00 – $33.50 per hour. Schedule: Monday – Friday | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

Grease, Grit, and Good Pay—Sound Like Your Kind of Job?

Looking for Maintenance Technician jobs in Yankton where your technical skills keep equipment operating at its best? This opportunity allows you to troubleshoot problems, perform repairs, and help maintain the systems that keep production moving safely and efficiently.

Job Duties

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on equipment, tools, and facility systems


• Repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and plumbing components


• Conduct equipment inspections, safety checks, and lockout/tagout procedures


• Fabricate parts and maintain shop equipment as needed


• Support facility upkeep including lighting, painting, snow removal, and grounds maintenance


• Assist with inventory handling, receiving, and warehouse operations


• Document maintenance activities and complete data entry


• Coordinate with vendors and contractors on maintenance projects

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ year of work experience


• Basic mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills


• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings


• Forklift experience and valid driver’s license required


• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel


• Strong safety awareness and ability to follow procedures


• Lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods


• Work in industrial environments including high heat conditions


• Perform physically demanding tasks safely

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor or similar)


• Lean Manufacturing knowledge


• Class B CDL or DOT certification

Employee Benefits

Wabtec can provide you with the vital benefits that you deserve. A list of benefits will be provided to you upon hire.

What You Will Do

As a Maintenance Technician you will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment, machinery, and facility systems to support safe and efficient operations. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose equipment issues, replace worn components, document completed work, and work closely with production and operations teams to minimize downtime while maintaining quality and safety standards.

A Maintenance Technician helps maximize equipment reliability through routine maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repair. This role requires mechanical ability, technical knowledge, and a commitment to maintaining safe and efficient operations across a variety of industrial environments.

The Maintenance Technician works with production equipment, facility systems, and mechanical components while applying sound troubleshooting techniques to identify and resolve equipment issues. Strong analytical thinking and practical repair skills contribute to improved productivity and reduced downtime.

Successful candidates take pride in quality workmanship, workplace safety, and maintaining equipment that supports long-term operational performance.