Industrial Mechanic
KION Group (Dematic) · Salt Lake City, UT
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Travel
- 30%
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at KION Group (Dematic) (industrial) in Salt Lake City, UT.
- Tools it names
- Automation
- Day to day
- about 30% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 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 1784 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 Utah.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 38%
- PLC 38%
- Welding 31%
- Team leadership 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: KION Group (Dematic) in Salt Lake City
2 other open roles at this site.
- Mechanical Engineering Manager · Reliability · Manager
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Full description from KION Group (Dematic)As posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You will do in This Role
- ◆Put together mechanical subassemblies and finish machine builds based on drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
- ◆Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and assembly instructions.
- ◆Install bearings, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, structural components, and other automation equipment.
- ◆Perform equipment setup and support functional testing to verify performance and quality.
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues during assembly, testing, and installation.
- ◆Inspect completed assemblies to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.
- ◆Prepare equipment for shipment, including packaging, loading, and securing materials.
- ◆Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment safely.
- ◆Travel to customer sites to support equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities.
- ◆Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to complete projects on schedule.
- ◆Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
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Dematic is now hiring an Industrial Mechanic!
Do you enjoy solving mechanical challenges? Join our team as an Industrial Mechanic in Salt Lake City. You will assemble, test, ship, and install warehouse automation systems that help keep our customers moving. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves hands on work with high end automation equipment. You will read drawings, fix equipment, and see projects through from the shop floor to startup at the customer site. Become part of a team that strives for flawless execution and world-class results!
What We Offer
- •Career Development
- •Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- •Pay Transparency
- •Global Opportunities
Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/
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What We are Looking For
- •High school diploma or equivalent experience strongly preferred; technical training, or trade school education with equivalent experience is a plus.
- •Experience assembling industrial machinery, conveyors, automation equipment, heavy equipment, or similar mechanical systems.
- •Strong mechanical competence and confidence using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
- •Ability to read and analyze blueprints, mechanical drawings, and work instructions.
- •Experience troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues.
- •Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred.
- •Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical work throughout the day.
- •Ability to work at heights, including ladders, platforms, and elevated work areas up to 120 feet.
- •Strong attention to detail, dedication to quality, and focus on workplace safety.
- •Willingness to travel 25–30% to support customer installations and service projects.
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