Maintenance Technician - Weekend Shift

Kato Cable; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kato Cable in Minnesota is seeking a Weekend Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations by diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, ISO documentation, and collaboration with Production, Engineering and Management.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of industrial maintenance experience, with ability to read blueprints and work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a maintenance role.
• Able to read/read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all manufacturing equipment and facilities.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests to minimise downtime.
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and supplies.
• Develop and maintain strong communication lines between Maintenance, Production, Engineering and Management.
• Assist with optimization of equipment efficiency.
• Support set-up/installation of new equipment.
• Record maintenance work orders in CMMS system.
• Improve and maintain documented maintenance program in accordance with ISO guidelines.
• Perform projects as needed.
• Perform production set-ups as needed.
• Submit purchase orders as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repairing

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Reading blueprints

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

3+ years industrial maintenance experience

Tools

Blueprints

Schematics

Technical manuals

Job description

Description

Now Hiring: Weekend Maintenance Technician

Put your industrial maintenance experience to work in a role that offers competitive pay and a four-day break every week.

Schedule: Friday–Sunday, 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Pay: $25–$30 per hour, plus a $2 per hour shift differential

• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Performing preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facilities
• Responding promptly to maintenance requests to minimize downtime
• Supporting equipment installations, production setups, and efficiency improvements
• Recording work orders in the CMMS
• Maintaining documentation in accordance with ISO guidelines
• Collaborating with Production, Engineering, and Management

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• At least three years of industrial maintenance experience
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic Microsoft Office and general computer skills

Requirements

REPORTS TO: Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

JOB PURPOSE

Create and maintain a high standard in equipment and building maintenance; procedures, documentation, and follow through. Assist in production and take on some engineering duties as needed while keeping maintenance a priority.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair: Mechanical, Electrical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all manufacturing equipment and facilities.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests to minimise downtime.
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and supplies.
• Develop and maintain strong communication lines between Maintenance, Production, Engineering and Management.
• Assist with optimization of equipment efficiency.
• Support set-up/installation of new equipment.
• Record maintenance work orders in CMMS system.
• Improve and maintain documented maintenance program in accordance with ISO guidelines.
• Perform projects as needed.
• Perform production set-ups as needed.
• Submit purchase orders as needed.

In addition, may also be responsible for a variety of tasks as needed by our ongoing business and company requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience, Competencies and Education
• Must possess an education or experience level that permits the employee to effectively communicate and perform duties, assignments and responsibilities of the job.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a maintenance role.
• Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents relating to the job, function or assignment.

• Mathematical Skills

Ability to perform basic mathematical equations.

• Reasoning Ability

Ability to make decisions when identifying in-process problems. Ability to deal with a variety of job assignments.

REQUIRED COMPUTER SKILLS

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• General internet and computer use

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in industrial maintenance.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MEASURES

• Accomplishment of assigned tasks.
• Adherence to the Quality Policy and ISO Procedural Requirements.
• Ability to maintain clean work areas and follow good housekeeping practices.
• Ability to follow work rules, work independently, be flexible and be willing to perform a variety of jobs.
• Ability to use any machinery/equipment required to accomplish any given job assignment.
• Ability to work effectively, courteously and respectively with other personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand: Frequent

Walk: Frequent

Sit: Frequent

Use of Hands or Fingers: Constant

Reaching: Rare/Occasional

Climb or Balance: Rare/Occasional

Crouching or Kneeling: Rare/Occasional

Talk or Hear: Constant

• Weight Requirements

0 – 10 lbs: Frequent

11 – 25 lbs: Frequent

26 – 50 lbs: Rare/Occasional

51 – 75 lbs: Rare/Occasional

76 – 100 lbs: Rare/Occasional

100+ lbs: Rare/Occasional

* Rare to Occasional (R/O) = 0-20 times during a shift or up to 33% of the time

* Frequent (F) = 20-100 times during a shift or 33-66% of the time

* Constant (C) = Over 100 times during a shift or 66-100% of the time

• Vision Requirements
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

PERSONALITY

• We are looking for a self-driven, hands‑on individual with a positive outlook, an emphasis on quality and preventative rather than reactive documentation, a natural forward planner who is able to multi-task efficiently, strong communication skills, and someone who is able to see things from the other person’s point of view.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not normally exposed to weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.