Paint Maintenance Technician, Day Shift - Ditch Witch

ttc; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K Matching up to 4%

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Ditch Witch is seeking a Paint Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on manufacturing equipment. This role supports system reliability and uptime by diagnosing electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues, referencing manuals, schematics, and standard work instructions.

Responsibilities include using SAP and MS Office for parts lookup, documenting work performed, and applying TPM principles to reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree and certifications preferred.
• Technician I requires 3 years' experience in an industrial environment.
• Technician II requires 5+ years' experience in an industrial environment.
• Formal electrical, electronic, and mechanical training preferred.
• Must be able to multitask and communicate effectively.
• Must meet safety, productivity, attendance, and quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment to ensure system reliability.
• Track inventory of spare parts and coordinate procurement to support uptime.
• Read equipment manuals and schematics to support troubleshooting and repair.
• Use SAP and MS Office to locate parts, process work notifications, and document findings.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on paint equipment.

Skills

Safety compliance

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree and certifications preferred

Job description

Day Shift, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM with overtime as needed, Monday-Friday

Typical starting pay, $20.80/hr.-$32.00/hr.

What Can We Give You?

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K Matching up to 4%
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• and more!

Paint Maintenance Technician at Ditch Witch:

What Will You Do?

System Maintenance:

• Perform routine inspections and carry out preventive and predictive maintenance tasks on manufacturing equipment, ensuring system reliability and identifying potential issues before failure occurs.
• Track inventory of spare parts and consumable equipment elements, and proactively identify needs, recommend adjustments, and coordinate procurement to support equipment uptime.
• Read and interpret information from equipment manuals, electrical schematics, and written instructions to support troubleshooting, repair, and system optimization.
• Use SAP and MS Office to locate parts and process work notifications, document work performed, analyze maintenance history, refer to standard work instructions, purchase parts, and communicate equipment status and technical findings.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system problems on all types of paint system equipment, including resolving more complex and escalated issues.
• Diagnose and repair programmable logic controller (PLC) problems, including interacting with equipment HMI and remote interfaces, and viewing and modifying PLC programs as needed to restore and optimize system performance.
• Apply and support "Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)" principles, including identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Wastewater System Operation:

• Operate, monitor, and support optimization of automated systems for wastewater treatment and wash-water control to ensure consistent and compliant operation.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and replace sensors and system components, safely handle chemicals, perform titrations, and support repairs to system plumbing.
• Coordinate wastewater treatment activities, monitor system performance, and assist in maintaining compliance with environmental and safety requirements.

Paint Kitchen Operation:

• Operate and support powdered industrial equipment used to transport hazardous materials (paint, catalyst, solvents), ensuring safe and efficient material handling.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and repair liquid paint distribution systems including tanks, pumps, valves, filters, mixers, heaters, static mix tubes, piping, and hoses to ensure proper system function and material quality.
• Identify and address system performance issues and support efforts to improve reliability and efficiency of paint delivery systems.

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace in accordance with safety and operational standards.
• Perform daily audits, validate system performance, and document critical parameters of paint system operation, identifying, and communicating abnormalities.
• Participate in and support continuous improvement events and team meetings, contributing technical input and recommendations.
• Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and process experts to troubleshoot issues, support repairs, and assist with system improvements.
• Perform off-shift PMs on a predetermined schedule and provide technical support as needed to ensure continuity of operations.
• Adhere to the requirements of company safety policies and industry standards including proper use of personal protective equipment, hazardous waste handling practices, and all safety rules, instructions, and procedures.
• Follow all requirements of Hazardous Energy Control programs and applicable NEC, ANSI, CDRH, NFPA, OSHA, Federal, State, and Local regulations.

Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

What Do You Need?

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree and certifications preferred.
• Technician I, 3 years' experience working in an industrial environment, repairing, and maintaining industrial equipment required.
• Technician II, 5+ years' experience working in an industrial environment, repairing, and maintaining industrial equipment required.
• Formal electrical, electronic, and mechanical training and/or experience repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Meet typical expectations for safety, productivity, attendance, and quality of work.
• Able to handle multiple tasks at the same time.
• Work well with and effectively communicate with others.