Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Manitou is purposefully committed to you, its people. Based on a "One United Team" focus, we internationally cultivate our purpose-driven and agile work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate, build and elevate our more than 6000 employees and their diversity across more than 30 countries we operate in. There are 6 main plants with locations in France, the USA, India, Italy and more than 30 subsidiaries all around the world. Are you looking for a new opportunity? Join us to be part of our continuous success.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintenance orders, preventative maintenance, and projects related to all areas, equipment, and processes. This position will provide support and technical expertise for maintenance repairs, projects, and predictive maintenance. They will complete daily projects, which are related to maintenance and support for all departments within the facility. The Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Shifts Available: 1st Shift – Monday-Thursday 5a-3:30p OR 2nd Shift – Monday-Thursday 3:15p-1:45a (15% shift differential on 2nd Shift)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• You must have high attention to detail and be task oriented completing tasks that impact the facilities, equipment, departments, and environment within all areas of Manitou Equipment Americas.
• These tasks include the following maintenance disciplines: general, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, facility, and grounds maintenance along with troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Provide support and technical expertise to maintenance and all affected departments to improve the facilities, manufacturing processes, tools, equipment, and products involved in the associated areas along with support to special projects. These responsibilities include supervision of related equipment, parts, maintenance project management, area improvements, maintenance order coordination, problem solving, repair scheduling, and assistance with DENR and OSHA regulations.
• This position will be responsible to support projects from start to finish and work with other support staff as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment as a service to our employees and customers.
• Must be a Self-Starter and work well with little direct supervision.
• Capable of completing small to large projects such as required.
• Must be able to operate equipment used for maintenance processes.
• Must be able to work safely with chemicals used for maintenance.
• Must be able to perform supplies reordering and look for ways to continuously improve.
• Must be willing to flex on duties and hours as needed to complete projects per timelines.

Experience:

• Additional requirements are demonstrated experiences in mechanical, electrical, maintenance repair, project management, leadership, and problem solving abilities.
• Candidate must have one to five years of experience in related fields.

Expertise:

• Must have the ability to perform and lead core maintenance activities within Fabrication, Welding, Paint, Assembly, and other departments.
• Must be able to work efficiently along with sustaining equipment up time and condition.
• Must be able to work on multiple projects.
• Must exhibit strong judgment and decision making skills.
• Must have the ability to interface with all types of mechanical, electrical, and other contractors.
• Must use knowledge of industrial equipment, industrial processes, manufacturing practices, process capabilities, and problem solving skills to resolve issues, improve processes, and implement solutions for the maintaining and improving the department and equipment.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to support solutions to improve Manitou Equipment America.

Education:

• Associates degree or experience in Industrial Maintenance Technology, Industrial Technology, PLC controls or related fields is preferred.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Repetitive tasks, physically demanding, manual dexterity, attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, standing for extended periods, lifting multiple pounds regularly, use wrist motion, reach above/below shoulders, step up/down, bend/stoop, twist, squat/crouch, kneel or crawl.

What does MANITOU Group offer? Above local legal requirements, of course

• Compensation – $22 – $30.25
• Work location – Yankton, SD
• Travel Requirements- NA
• In addition to an inclusive compensation package, we offer a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental/Vision, a matching 401k, tuition reimbursement, volunteer program, wellness activities, employee and family activities throughout the year and so much more!
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

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