Industrial Maintenance Technician
Twin City Die Castings Company · Watertown, SD
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Twin City Die Castings Company (industrial) in Watertown, SD. Company-funded HRA account.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1861 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 15 other live reliability postings in South Dakota.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 44%
- Team leadership 44%
- ✓ Welding 38%
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Full description from Twin City Die Castings CompanyAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair production machinery and manufacturing equipment
- ◆Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on motors, conveyors, pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- ◆Diagnose equipment malfunctions using meters, gauges, and diagnostic tools
- ◆Repair or replace mechanical components including bearings, belts, shafts, motors, and gearboxes
- ◆Inspect drives, motors, belts, and fluid systems to ensure proper operation
- ◆Troubleshoot basic electrical systems including motors, sensors, and controls
- ◆Assist with machine installation, upgrades, and equipment overhauls
- ◆Fabricate or modify machine guards and components as needed
- ◆Maintain maintenance records and document completed repairs
- ◆Work with outside vendors or contractors when necessary
- ◆Follow all company safety and environmental procedures
Qualifications
- ✓Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial or manufacturing equipment
- ✓Mechanical troubleshooting skills
- ✓Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- ✓Electrical troubleshooting experience
- ✓Ability to read blueprints, schematics, or technical manuals
- ✓Experience performing preventive maintenance on production equipment
- ✓Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓PLC troubleshooting experience
- ✓Welding or fabrication experience
- ✓Experience repairing conveyors, pumps, or motors
- ✓Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
- ✓Vocational training, technical certificate, or associate degree in a related field
Physical
Requirements
This position requires the ability to work in an active manufacturing environment.
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Description
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and manufacturing machinery in our facility. This role focuses primarily on machine maintenance, including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems that keep production running efficiently.
The Industrial Maintenance Technician performs equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, machine overhauls, and equipment installations. While occasional building maintenance may be required, the primary responsibility is maintaining and repairing production machinery and automated equipment.
Pay & Benefits
- •$22 - $35 per hour, depending on experience and skill level, with clear opportunities for advancement
- •Employee Ownership (ESOP)
- •401(k) with company match
- •Paid holidays and vacation
- •Company-funded HRA account
- •Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- •Vision and Dental Insurance
- •Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- •Life Insurance
Why Join Our Team?
At TCDC, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining an employee-owned company where your work directly impacts the success of the business. As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you’ll get hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting production machinery, solving real problems, and keeping operations running smoothly. You’ll be part of a skilled, collaborative maintenance team that values your expertise and encourages continuous learning and growth. With competitive pay and benefits and career advancement opportunities, you’ll see the direct impact of your contributions while building a rewarding career in a company that truly invests in its people.
Employees must be able to
- •Lift up to 50–85 pounds occasionally
- •Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and reach throughout the shift
- •Use hand and power tools frequently
- •Work around moving machinery, vibration, and varying temperatures
- •Wear required PPE
Work Environment
- •Manufacturing facility with moving machinery and equipment
- •Exposure to heat, vibration, noise, and airborne particles
- •Fast-paced production environment