Maintenance Tech III 2nd shift

Job Description

Danfoss Hydraulics Division is currently seeking a 2nd SHIFT Maintenance Repair Technician to join our team. The position is based at our Van Wert, Ohio facility. 

The Maintenance Repair Technician is responsible for building, rebuilding, troubleshooting, and repairing all industrial production machinery to company standards. In this role, you will maintain machinery to company standards, work with maintenance and production leaders to establish task selection and priority, always work safely and attend appropriate training seminars and maintain and improve skills through cross training and seminars.  

Wage range $30 - $33 dollars per hour (depending on experience). $3,000. Sign on Bonus ($1500. at 30 days $1500. at 6 months) employee referral bonus eligible. Performance incentive bonus eligible. 

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following. 

• Learn, apply, and retain new techniques, concepts and procedures required for continuously improving products, processes, services, deliveries, and overall quality. 

• Need to read and understand blueprints, control plans, routers, job instructions and measurement tools. 

• Maintain flexibility to be able to move from work area to work area to meet the delivery expectations of the customers and the productivity goals for the plant. Able to work efficiently to establish standards without constant supervision. 

• Work with PLC, PC, and CNC controls effectively as needed for maintenance. 

• Use all types of hand tools and power tools, electrical testing equipment, moving machines and construction equipment Build, rebuild, and trouble shoot repairs for all facility machinery to company standard. 

Background & Skills

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills. 

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) required. 

• Completion of a Federal or State Certified Multi-Craft Maintenance OR Machine Repair Apprenticeship OR a minimum of two (2) years documented experience working in the trade. 

• Electro-hydraulic troubleshooting skills. Ability to read and interpret ladder logic. 

• Understanding of Total Productive Mfg. (TPM) philosophy. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Notepad). 

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.