Maintenance Technician - Yankton, SD

Wilson Trailer has an opening for a full-time Maintenance Technician Position. This is an excellent career opportunity with a leader in the truck trailer industry. We have an opening on our day shift, hours are currently 6:00 am until 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. We offer an attractive starting wage depending on experience along with scheduled increases and a full benefit package.

Prefer 2-4 years of previous industrial maintenance in a manufacturing setting.

A Mechanical Aptitude- Good Attendance- Willing to Learn- Enjoy working with others in a busy work place.

Please Apply!

A pre-employment drug test is required.

A background check will be conducted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental Insurance

• Health Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision Insurance

Position Summary

This position has overall responsibility for maintenance of plant equipment. Conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance work.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Perform a safety inspection of hoist chains, forklifts, and all tools used to ensure safety.

• Ability to read and understand prints of machines and other items to be able to identify and fix issues that arise.

• Have an understanding of hydraulics and hydraulic schematics.

• Basic electrical knowledge.

• Have a valid drivers license.

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance.

• Will need to work day shift or a split shift for a few months until training is complete.

• Will be required to take a written test on knowledge.

• Must be self motivated, can work independently or in a team.

• Can fabricate parts if need be using a mill, lathe and/or welder.

• Must have welding skills

Skills and AbilitiesEducation: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).

Experience: Must be at least eighteen years of age.

Computer Skills: Average; ability to navigate computer systems for various tasks.

Communication: Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate clearly and concisely using the English Language.

Physical Demands Lift/Carry Push/Pull

Stand

F

10 lbs or less

O

12 lbs or less

O

Walk

F

11-15 lbs

O

13-25 lbs

O

Sit

O

16-20 lbs

O

26-40 lbs

O

Handling/Fingering

F

21-35 lbs

O

41-100 lbs

I

Reach Outward

O

36-50 lbs

O

Reach Above Shoulder

O

51-75 lbs

I

Climb

O

76-100 lbs

I

Crawl

I

Over 100 lbs

N

Squat/kneel

O

Bend

O

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

I (Infrequently) Activity is not a daily occurrence.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 + hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5-5.5 + hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 + hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements: Ability to wear Personal Protective equipment (PPE) (Protective eyewear, hearing protection, hardhat, steel-toe boots, welding mask, protective glove-leather or otherwise)

Projected work classification level is heavy.

This job requires a maximum infrequent lift of 100 lbs.

This job requires a maximum occasional lift of 50 lbs.