Working at Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for over 100 years! Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
We are hiring a: Maintenance Equipment Technician II
Columbia, MO
Watlow is seeking a skilled Maintenance Equipment Technician to provide skilled general maintenance for machines, building, and property, keeping our manufacturing equipment and facility running safely and efficiently. You'll troubleshoot and repair complex machinery, perform detailed preventative maintenance, and fabricate and refurbish production equipment to keep our operations in world-class condition.
What You'll Do:
- Electrical Troubleshooting: Perform limited electrical troubleshooting, repair, and installation of motor controls, fuses, circuit breakers, and similar components.
- Machinery Repair: Troubleshoot, repair, and install complex machinery using air, hydraulics, motors, bearings, and related systems.
- Fabrication: Fabricate production equipment, fixtures, support frames, benches, and shelving; welding and fabrication skills preferred.
- Preventative Maintenance: Schedule and perform detailed preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, including SMT placement machines, wave solders, and selective solder systems, following manufacturer-recommended procedures.
- Plumbing: Perform limited repair and installation of pipes and plumbing carrying gas, water, vacuum, air, or miscellaneous hydraulic oils.
- Electrical Wiring: Perform limited repair and installation of low-voltage electrical wiring in the facility, including computer and phone lines.
- Facilities Upkeep: Repair and improve facility buildings, grounds, and equipment.
- Equipment Refurbishment: Refurbish production equipment through detailed cleaning, painting, replacing worn parts, and calibration to bring machines to like-new condition.
What you´ll need to succeed?
- High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
- Two-year industrial maintenance degree or technical certificate, or 3-5 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
- High voltage electrical knowledge
- Forklift or scissor lift experience
- Leadership training
Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us.The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:
- Annual Incentive Program
- 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
- Wellness incentives
- Employee Personal Assistance Program
- Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
Diversity & Inclusion
We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member’s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at
[email protected].
