Maintenance Technician
Brandon, SD 
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Posted 3 days ago
Job Description

At Gates, we welcome challenges, celebrate hard work, and continually seek new talent to join our global company. Our Brandon, SD plant is looking for a Maintenance Technician. Please review below to see if this might be the right opportunity for you:
PERKS AT WORK
  • Great team culture that works together to get the job done
  • Eligible for benefits in 30 days or less, including 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off - starting at a max of 21 days per year!
  • Employee Discounts - computers, vehicles, amusement park tickets, gym memberships, and more!
ABOUT THE JOB
  • In Brandon, we specialize in the final step of hydraulic hose and tube production: coupled assembly.
  • Our process starts with a partially-finished hose that are produced at other Gates plants, where we then cut them to size and attach the metal coupling.
  • A Maintenance Technician will spend most of their day helping to perform and manage all plant maintenance activities: preventative maintenance, breakdowns, equipment installation, and troubleshooting.

ABOUT YOU
    • Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
    • Must be knowledgeable of OSHA safety requirements, especially those related to electrical and mechanical operations and components.
    • Ability to handle multiple tasks, have excellent attention to detail, and be willing and able to learn new technologies quickly.
    • Must have a thorough knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, electro-mechanical and other mechanical devices.
    • Understanding of mechanical systems; willingness to work with hand tools.
    • Must be able to read schematics and diagrams.
    • Must be able to perform physical tasks, lifting up to 50 lbs.
    • Must be able to work 40 hours per week, plus overtime when needed, with reliable and consistent attendance.
    • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards
    • Must have good communication skills, with the ability to carry out written and verbal instructions.
    • Intermediate reading and math are required.
    • Must be comfortable working with computers and have strong measurement skills.
    • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Temperatures may vary in accordance with weather conditions and may be extreme. Gates is managed in compliance with OSHA guidelines and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
ABOUT GATES
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it... think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

Gates Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.  Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of gender, race, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or any other protected class defined by state or local law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
1+ years
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