Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Harrisonville (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Donaldson Company Inc. is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to weld, cut, braze, and solder, while interpreting complex blueprints for machines and facilities.

You will troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using meters, and install or relocate equipment, including conduit runs and preventative maintenance programs. The role requires working at heights, strong safety awareness, and the ability to multitask in a team-driven environment with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years trade school or related work experience.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment and interpret blueprints or schematics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with team-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to multitask, prioritize workload, and minimize equipment downtime.
• Must follow safety procedures and maintain attendance.

Responsibilities

• Arc and gas welding, cutting, brazing, silver and soft soldering.
• Interpret electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and piping blueprints.
• Troubleshoot electrical AC/DC circuits using meters.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Use shop tools such as lathes, mills, drill presses, saws, grinders.
• Install, relocate, and run conduit for electrical services.
• Maintain preventative maintenance programs in assigned areas.
• Plan and implement assigned projects with minimal supervision.
• Provide feedback to improve equipment reliability in a team setting.
• Repair production equipment with minimal production interruption.
• Maintain buildings and grounds; ensure safe operation of all equipment.

Skills

Electrical test equipment

Teamwork oriented

Multitasking

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

OSHA knowledge

Safety procedures

Work at heights

Attendance reliability

Continual education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 2 years trade school or qualified work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Windows, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Arc and gas welding, cutting, brazing, silver and soft soldering
• Interpret blueprints and schematics (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and piping) for machines and buildings
• Troubleshoot electrical A/C and D/C circuits using electrical metering equipment
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems
• Troubleshoot pneumatic systems
• Use basic shop tools such as lathes, mills, drill presses, saws, grinders, etc.
• Install and relocate equipment
• Run conduit for electrical services
• Work at heights
• Maintain preventative maintenance programs in assigned areas
• Plan, implement, and finalize assigned projects with minimal supervision
• Provide positive feedback for corrective action plans to improve equipment reliability
• Work in a team oriented atmosphere
• Repair production equipment in a manner to minimize interruption to production
• Maintain buildings and grounds as needed
• Inspect, dismantle, service, reassemble, test and adjust equipment of all types for safe and proper operation
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, and take proper care of tools and equipment
• Complies with all DOT, HAZMAT and environmental policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• A combination of education and experience, generally acquired through the attainment of a high school diploma, or equivalent plus a minimum of two years of trade school or qualified work experience
• Ability to use and understand electrical test equipment
• Ability to work in a team‑oriented atmosphere and a customer comes 1st attitude
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize individual workload to minimize equipment downtime
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Good computer skills and ability to work with Microsoft Office applications (Windows, Excel, Outlook)
• Self‑motivated, detail oriented with excellent work habits
• Ability to productively work at heights for extended periods
• Knowledge of OSHA standards
• Continue education as it applies to technical job requirements
• Adhere to safety procedures
• Maintain a pattern of regular and predictable attendance

Preferred Qualifications

• Read blueprints and schematics
• Understand pumps and valves and their application
• Understand refrigeration, air conditioning, heating and ventilation equipment
• Knowledge of industrial electric symbols and line diagrams, control logic‑line diagrams, AC/DC motors, motor starters and motor controllers
• Knowledge and work experience in the areas of Industrial Electric (NEC) and electronic systems
• Complete Arc Flash Training
• Complete annual training for authorized employees in LOTO

Employment Eligibility

Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.