Maintenance Technician Hourly 2nd Shift

Dakkota Integrated Systems; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakkota Integrated Systems is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support production by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment and facilities. You will focus on minimizing downtime with preventative and predictive maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, the ability to read blueprints and ladder logic, and experience with PLCs and robotics. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in industrial maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and ladder logic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and facilities to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, robotic cells, conveyors, sensors, drives, HMIs, and safety circuits.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, robotics, tooling, and facilities.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC, and robotic system failures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and spare parts inventory.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Blueprints reading

PLC troubleshooting

Robotics & automation

Electrical troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Programmable logic controllers

Job description

Why Dakkota

For over 24 years, Dakkota Integrated Systems has delivered excellence through precision-engineered, build-to-order vehicle components from cockpits to fascia assemblies. Our award-winning team combines advanced lean manufacturing, strong product development, and a highly efficient supply chain to meet customer demands with reliability and innovation.

Why Dakkota

For over 24 years, Dakkota Integrated Systems has delivered excellence through precision-engineered, build-to-order vehicle components from cockpits to fascia assemblies. Our award-winning team combines advanced lean manufacturing, strong product development, and a highly efficient supply chain to meet customer demands with reliability and innovation.
If you're looking for a company that empowers you to grow while driving excellence, collaboration, and innovation to create real impact, we’d love to meet you.

The role

We are seeking a skilled and driven Maintenance Technician to support production by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment and facilities. This role is responsible for minimizing downtime through preventive and predictive maintenance, ensuring equipment reliability, and maintaining a safe and compliant work environment. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Assess tooling and equipment condition and complete maintenance repairs.
• Support production by reducing equipment, automation, robotics, and tooling downtime through troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, robotics, tooling, and facilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled systems, robotic cells, conveyors, sensors, drives, HMIs, and safety circuits.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC, and robotic system failures.
• Make recommendations to improve productivity, reliability, safety, and uptime.
• Assist with fabrication, installation, and improvement projects
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards
• Support spare parts inventory and continuous improvement initiatives

Who you are

• High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and ladder logic.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent preferred).
• Experience maintaining industrial robotics and automation systems.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills including VFDs, sensors, relays, and motor controls.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Health, Safety, Physical & Travel Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, bend, kneel, crouch, and work in confined or elevated spaces.
• Requires strong hand-eye coordination and the ability to safely operate tools and machinery.
• Must comply with all safety standards and wear appropriate PPE.
• Less than 5% local travel required; valid driver’s license required.

Life at Dakkota

Our success is rooted in meaningful relationships and a culture that feels like family. We champion compassion, respect, and work-life balance, while supporting each team member’s personal and professional growth. Through ongoing development, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package, we empower our people to thrive both at work and in life.
Our benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan for eligible employees.
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