Utilities Specialist

Yokohama TWS North America; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

Medical, Dental, & Vision

HSA/FSA Options

401K with Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer Programs

Employee Referral Program

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

Yokohama TWS North America is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep air compressors, transformers, and boiler systems running in a high‑volume manufacturing facility. You will perform routine equipment maintenance, monitor electrical and water systems, and coordinate with production for abnormal conditions, ensuring safety and process compliance.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing, teamwork, and strong problem-solving skills, with a 3-shift availability.

Qualifications

• High school/technical secondary school or above.
• 2 years working experience or above.
• Honest and strong responsibility.
• Water quality and boiler operation certificate will be an advantage.
• Teamwork spirit, good communication management experience.
• Availability to work for 3-shifts.
• Knowledge of quality, environment & occupational health, and safety regulations in the workplace.
• Analytical skills of environment and hazard.
• Awareness of emergency and quick to action.

Responsibilities

• Maintain air compressors, substation and transformers to ensure power condition per process requirements.
• Routine equipment maintenance (lubrication, parts replacement).
• Report abnormalities to production and coordinate to resolve.
• Keep boiler running safely, ensure steam supply and pressure stability.
• Prepare softened water and test; manage deoxygenation temperature and oxygen content.
• Maintain 5S on-site and keep records for power equipment and inspections.
• Patrol boiler room and electrical distribution equipment; document daily inspections.
• Coordinate spare parts replacement with water pump operators.
• Ensure power distribution facilities are clean and running normally.
• Write records of running parameters for power equipment.

Skills

OEM

Continuous Improvement

Equipment Troubleshooting

Facilities Maintenance

SOPs

ISO 9001

Powerhouse Troubleshooting

Boiler Certification

Boiler Operation

Boiler Troubleshooting

Forklift License

Crane Operation

Equipment Diagnostics

GMP

Machine Safety

Production Setups

Communication Skills

Manufacturing Experience

ISO 14001

Education

High school/technical secondary school or above

Job description

About UsWe are Yokohama TWS, a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for the agricultural, material handling, construction, motorcycles segments. We design and manufacture tire and wheel solutions made for the future. With a combination of value, safety and ease, our solutions provide a more productive and sustainable performance our customers demand. We pair the expertise and power of our global reach with the care and knowledge of local proximity. This brings innovation, technology and sustainability together to answer the specific needs of our customers. All while continuing to reduce our and their impact on the planet.Our people take ownership to deliver on this promise every day. We are a global Company with a local reach, operating in more than 50 Countries worldwide with 6.700 employees of 40 different nationalities, 13 state-of-the-art plants and 4 innovation centers. We are part of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in the tire industry with 860.5 billion yen in revenues (approx. 6 billion euro), over 28,000 people around the globe and with operations in more than 120 countries. If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy taking responsibilities and getting things done in the right way, join us! We are plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in a truly dynamic and easy-going environment.General Job DescriptionKeep the air compressor running and switching normally. Keep main substation and transformers running normally and check the high-voltage current, temperature of transformers. Guarantee the power condition according with the process requirement. Routing checks the equipment running condition, such as pressure, electricity current.Key ResponsibilitiesFamiliar with electricity distribution facilities and various operation procedureSoften water preparation and inspection and waster heat recovery patrol inspectionRoutine equipment maintenance, e.g. equipment lubrication, simple replacement of spare partsReport and coordinate with the production when it occurs abnormality, then solve the problemKeep the boiler running safely, and the steam supply and pressure stabilitySoften water preparation and test, and control Deoxygenation temperature and oxygen contentMaintain 5S on-site and keep the relevant recordResponsible for power equipment start-stop, e.g. 270 soften water pump, water circle pump, cooling tower, tap water pressure pump, deep-well pump, etc.Responsible for cooperating with water pump operators to do the spare parts replacementKeep the record related to daily steam and compressed air consume in the workshopPatrol inspection for all instrument, power distribution cabinet and current meter in MHC & Agri plant, and keep daily inspection recordResponsible for power distribution equipment daily maintenance, when occur equipment breakdown, it needs to report to the maintenance technician timely to solve the problemKeep the power distribution facilities cleanKeep the power equipment normal runningTo guarantee the power condition according with process requirementWrite the record of running parameters of power equipmentPatrol inspection for boiler roomBe familiar with boiler system piping layoutKeep the boiler in a good condition, eg. lubricationCheck the fuel gas pipeline and no gas leakageComply with the laws, regulations and other requirements in environment and occupational health, in order to achieve the goals and targetsMaintain a healthy & safe work environment by recognizing and managing environmental hazard in the workplacePromptly act if emergencies and catastrophe arise according to disaster control planJob RequirementsHigh school/technical secondary school or above2 years working experience or aboveHonest and strong responsibilityWater quality and boiler operation certificate will be an advantageTeamwork spirit, good communication management experienceAvailability to work for 3-shiftsKnowledge of quality, environment & occupational health, and safety regulations in the workplaceAnalytical skills of environment and hazardAwareness of emergency and quick to actionNote:*This is a general description of the role – other duties and responsibilities can be defined and assigned by the role manager during the course of employment.Benefits:$5,000 Sign-On Bonus AvailableMedical, Dental, & VisionHSA/FSA Options401K with Company MatchCompany Paid Life InsurancePaid Time Off10 Paid HolidaysEmployee Assistance ProgramVolunteer ProgramsEmployee Referral ProgramProfessional Development AssistanceEqual Employment Opportunity StatementYokohama TWS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.You should be proficient in:OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing)Continuous ImprovementEquipment TroubleshootingFacilities Maintenance ExperienceTroubleshooting SkillsMechanical Troubleshooting SkillsPreventive Maintenance & InspectionStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)ISO 9001 Certification ExperiencePowerhouse TroubleshootingPowerhouse OperationBoiler CertificationBoiler TroubleshootingBoiler OperationMaintenance and Repair SkillsForklift LicensedCrane OperationEquipment Diagnostics & TroubleshootingGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Machine Safety InspectionsMachine Setups for Production RunsMeets Physical RequirementsHigh School / GEDExcellent Communication SkillsExperience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentISO 14001 Certification Experience