Mechanical/Electrical Technician

## Mechanical/Electrical TechnicianApplylocations: Wathenatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR018261# **Keep production running. Solve problems. Build your career.**Omya is seeking a skilled **Mechanical/Electrical Technician** to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain critical plant equipment that supports safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations. This role is ideal for experienced maintenance professionals who enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, and making a direct impact on plant performance.# **Why Join Omya?*** Competitive pay and benefits* Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance* 401(k) with company match* Paid Time Off & Holidays* Overtime opportunities* Career advancement potential* Safety-focused culture* Global company with over 140 years of industry leadership# # **What You'll Do*** Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.* Maintain and optimize production equipment to minimize downtime.* Read and interpret electrical diagrams, blueprints, and mechanical drawings.* Perform equipment inspections, rebuilds, retrofits, and preventive maintenance.* Support process instrumentation, drives, and control systems.* Document maintenance activities and maintain accurate records.* Train and support team members on equipment operation and safety procedures.* Follow all plant safety and environmental standards.# # **Required Qualifications*** Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronics or equivalent industrial maintenance experience.* Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.* Experience with industrial equipment, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and process controls.* Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.* Strong computer and documentation skills.# # **Preferred Qualifications*** 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience.* Welding, pipefitting, millwright, or fabrication experience.* Experience with instrumentation, VFDs, and manufacturing process equipment.# # **Work Environment*** Manufacturing plant environment.* Frequent walking, climbing, lifting, and equipment repair activities.* Occasional lifting up to 100 pounds.* On-call availability for emergency maintenance support, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.# # **Apply Today**We encourage experienced **Industrial Maintenance Technicians, Maintenance Mechanics, Electrical Technicians, Millwrights, Mechanical Technicians, and Manufacturing Maintenance Professionals** in the greater Wathena, KS area to apply.At Omya, you'll join a team committed to safety, reliability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.### OmyaOmya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials.Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries.### Thinking of tomorrow. TogetherWhen you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose### Making life better through our passion for minerals and chemistryOur purpose, combined with our values of **modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance**, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a **Code of Conduct** which reflects our values and guides our behavior. #J-18808-Ljbffr