Manufacturing Technician jobs in Pierre, SD

Job Description: -

Position Summary: Individual is responsible for repairs and maintenance of all plant equipment. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and preventive maintenance performs troubleshooting, installation, and startup of new equipment.

Roles and Responsibilities: -

Technical

• Ability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment.
• Ability to work in a hot, cold and or wet environment.
• Welding is a plus but not required. Must follow all safety practices.
• Operate all shop equipment such as grinders, cut-off saws, power tools, ladders etc.
• Operate Hydraulic, air or electric hand tools.

Mechanical

• Troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (for example, pinpointing and repairing problems associated with high-speed manufacturing line breakdowns)
• Working with hydraulic systems (understanding high-pressure cylinders, pumps, or valves and reading schematics and using for troubleshooting in high-speed manufacturing)
• Working with pneumatics (for example, working with solenoids, cylinders, or motor brakes and reading schematics and using for troubleshooting in high-speed manufacturing)
• Working with electrical systems (for example, working with high voltage, installation, motor testing, troubleshooting)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to walk, stand, lift for 8 - 10-hour shifts.
• Must be a self-starter who can work without direct supervision.
• Flexible work schedule which may include nights and weekends.
• Must be able to read, understand, and document/communicate findings on daily preventative maintenance orders.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to operate forklifts, skid loaders, man lifts, and payloaders.
• Two years of general maintenance and repair exp. or any equivalent combination of experience and or education.
• Knowledge of OSHA is a plus.

Physical Demands: -

• Able to stand, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping, as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Food industry: 5 years (Required)
• Industrial equipment: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Aberdeen, SD: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person