Maintenance Technician – Industrial Equipment Expert

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

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.