Maintenance Technician - Direct Hire

Job Description

Join a dynamic team in South Dakota! Doherty Staffing Solutions is partnering with a leading manufacturing company located in Watertown, SD. We are seeking candidates for Maintenance Technician roles. Compensation for this direct hire opportunity is $42,640-$66,560 per year. Interested? Read below for more details!

What you'll do as a Maintenance Technician:

• Install, maintain, and repair production or processing equipment
• Perform troubleshooting and machine overhauls using hand tools and precision measuring instruments
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts and reassemble equipment
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on machines and building systems
• Inspect motors, drives, belts, and fluid levels, and perform maintenance tasks following checklists
• Use hand tools, power tools, and testing devices to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues
• Assemble, install, or repair wiring, pipe systems, plumbing, and machinery
• Review blueprints, manuals, and catalogs to determine repair strategies
• Record maintenance work and associated costs
• Clean and lubricate parts, including shafts, bearings, and gears
• Dismantle machinery using hoists, cranes, and hand tools to access faulty components
• Keep work areas clean and ensure all tasks meet safety, environmental, and health standards

What you need to be a Maintenance Technician:

• Training from vocational school, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree
• Skills in mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, machining, electrical, and PLC (programmable logic control)
• Ability to use a range of tools and testing equipment
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Effective communication skills in English
• Physical ability to perform tasks including continuous lifting of 1-20 lbs., frequent lifting of 21-49 lbs., and occasional lifting of 50-85 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, climb, bend, twist, push, pull, and work in hot/cold environments
• Comfortable working in loud, high-vibration, and mechanically active environments
• Commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement

What are you waiting for? Apply today! Click APPLY NOW to complete our mobile-friendly, online application. For questions or additional information about the Maintenance Technician roles, please contact our Alexandria jobs office directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io.


Company benefits include health insurance (comprised of medical, vision, and dental coverage), disability insurance, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, as well as paid time off and paid holidays.


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As an equal-opportunity employer (EOE), Doherty Staffing Solutions welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!