Maintenance Technician - SAP CMMS & Lean Ops Expert

Hitachi, Ltd.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Operations Support Technician to help ensure our manufacturing and service operations run smoothly and compliantly. This is a hands-on role that supports safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory goals while participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

You will work with SAP CMMS, cranes and forklifts, read blueprints, and contribute to lean manufacturing programs. A high school diploma is required; HVAC and welding experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and/or fabrication tasks.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with SAP.
• HVAC and welding experience preferred.
• Ability to operate industrial equipment such as cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and simple schematics.
• Experience in lean manufacturing (4Q, JIDOKA, 6S) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Monitor and improve performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory goals.
• Promote and participate in Continuous Improvement activities.
• Complete work orders and enter data into CMMS (SAP) daily.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and SAP (CMMS) schedules.
• Report downtime concerns to the Lead Technician.
• Submit parts and tool requirements through inventory systems.
• Assist in managing overall shift performance and communicate work assignments.

Skills

Mechanical tasks

Electrical tasks

Fabrication tasks

Lean manufacturing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Blueprint reading

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Operations Support Technician to help ensure our manufacturing and service operations run smoothly and compliantly. This is a hands-on role that supports safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory goals while participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

You will work with SAP CMMS, cranes and forklifts, read blueprints, and contribute to lean manufacturing programs. A high school diploma is required; HVAC and welding experience are a plus.