Maintenance Technician 2

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company in Columbia, MO is seeking a Maintenance Equipment Technician II to keep our machines, building, and property running safely and efficiently. You will troubleshoot and repair complex equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and refurbish production equipment to world-class standards.

Ideal candidates have a diploma or technical certification and 3–5 years of relevant experience; strong electrical/mechanical skills and a hands-on approach are valued for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-year degree or certificate in industrial maintenance or 3–5 years relevant experience.
• Preference for high voltage electrical knowledge and hands-on maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Electrical troubleshooting and installation of motor controls, fuses, breakers, and related components.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and install complex machinery using pneumatic, hydraulic, and motor systems.
• Fabricate production equipment, fixtures, benches, and shelving; welding preferred.
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance on SMT placement machines and other equipment.
• Perform limited repair and installation of plumbing for gas, water, vacuum, or hydraulic oils.
• Repair and install low-voltage electrical wiring in the facility and networks.
• Repair and improve facility buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Refurbish production equipment through cleaning, painting, replacing worn parts, and calibration.

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

Machinery Repair

Fabrication

Preventative Maintenance

Welding

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical certificate / 2-year degree in industrial maintenance

Job description

We are hiring a: Maintenance Equipment Technician II

Columbia, MO

Watlow is seeking a skilled Maintenance Equipment Technician to provide skilled general maintenance for machines, building, and property, keeping our manufacturing equipment and facility running safely and efficiently. You'll troubleshoot and repair complex machinery, perform detailed preventative maintenance, and fabricate and refurbish productionequipment to keep our operations in world-class condition.

What You'll Do:

• Electrical Troubleshooting: Perform limited electrical troubleshooting, repair, and installation of motor controls, fuses, circuit breakers, and similar components.
• Machinery Repair: Troubleshoot, repair, and install complex machinery using air, hydraulics, motors, bearings, and related systems.
• Fabrication: Fabricate production equipment, fixtures, support frames, benches, and shelving; welding and fabrication skills preferred.
• Preventative Maintenance: Schedule and perform detailed preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, including SMT placement machines, wave solders, and selective solder systems, following manufacturer-recommended procedures.
• Plumbing: Perform limited repair and installation of pipes and plumbing carrying gas, water, vacuum, air, or miscellaneous hydraulic oils.
• Electrical Wiring: Perform limited repair and installation of low-voltage electrical wiring in the facility, including computer and phone lines.
• Facilities Upkeep: Repair and improve facility buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Equipment Refurbishment: Refurbish production equipment through detailed cleaning, painting, replacing worn parts, and calibration to bring machines to like-new condition.

What you´ll need to succeed?

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Two-year industrial maintenance degree or technical certificate, or 3-5 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• High voltage electrical knowledge
• Forklift or scissor lift experience
• Leadership training