Operations Support Technician — SAP/CMMS & Lean Improvement

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

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Operations Support Technician to ensure smooth and compliant manufacturing and service operations. You will work hands-on with mechanical, electrical, and fabrication tasks, using SAP CMMS daily and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and experience with lean manufacturing. HVAC and welding experience are preferred, along with the ability to operate cranes and forklifts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and/or fabrication tasks.
• 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 CMMS

Industrial equipment operation

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Operations Support Technician to ensure smooth and compliant manufacturing and service operations. You will work hands-on with mechanical, electrical, and fabrication tasks, using SAP CMMS daily and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and experience with lean manufacturing. HVAC and welding experience are preferred, along with the ability to operate cranes and forklifts.