Maintenance Technician II
Watts Water · Woodland, CA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 50+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Watts Water (industrial) in Woodland, CA. , you will be working on-site at a manufacturing facility and will perform the majority of your duties in a manufacturing environment.
- They ask for
- 50+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, TPM, Root cause, PLC, Robotics, CNC
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How this role compares
Against 88 other live reliability postings in California.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (50+ vs 3+)
Typical $72k–$110k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Welding 35%
- ✓ Team leadership 34%
- Tooling 33%
- ✓ PLC 33%
- Automation 20%
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Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, TPM, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Watts Water
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This plant: Watts Water in Woodland
1 other open role at this site.
- Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing
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Responsibilities
- ◆Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on manufacturing and facility equipment.
- ◆Perform preventive and planned maintenance activities in accordance with OEM recommendations and company standards.
- ◆Troubleshoot equipment failures and conduct root cause analysis to minimize repeat downtime.
- ◆Maintain facility systems including air compressors, electrical distribution, and related infrastructure.
- ◆Utilize CMMS software to document maintenance activities, complete work orders, and track repairs accurately.
- ◆Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Autonomous Maintenance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- ◆Read and interpret electrical schematics, technical manuals, and mechanical drawings.
- ◆Support installation, startup, shutdown, and modification of manufacturing equipment in accordance with safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
- ◆Communicate equipment status, repair progress, and operational concerns with supervisors, operators, and leadership.
- ◆Maintain safe work practices and strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and PPE requirements.
- ◆Support facility improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and contractor coordination as needed.
- ◆Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or Company management.
- ◆Demonstrate accountability, integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement through daily maintenance operations and cross-functional collaboration.
- ◆Travel
Requirements
Minimal travel may be required between local facilities, vendors, or training locations as needed. Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by Manager, Engineering & Maintenance or Company management.
- ✓Responsibility directly tied to Watts Value (Integrity, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Transparency)
Required Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent; relevant technical training or certifications preferred.
- ✓Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical systems on industrial equipment.
- ✓Experience utilizing a CMMS platform such as Limble, UpKeep, Fiix, MP2, or similar systems.
- ✓Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, drives, electrical controls, and facility systems.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
- ✓Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, OSHA requirements, and safety practices and procedures.
- ✓Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- ✓Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
- ✓Understanding of and adherence to applicable laws, codes, policies, regulations, and safety practices and procedures, as applicable.
- ✓Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete background checks, including [insert checks], and required pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Technical trade school certification or electrical certification/licensure.
- ✓PLC troubleshooting experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms.
- ✓Experience supporting CNC equipment, laser cutting equipment, robotics, welders, or fabrication machinery.
- ✓Forklift certification.
- ✓Experience supporting TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement programs.
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We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.
We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.
What we do
For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.
Scope of Position
The Maintenance Technician troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains manufacturing equipment and facility systems to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This role plays a critical part in minimizing downtime, supporting preventive maintenance programs, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting production equipment, facility systems, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives.
This position reports to the Manager, Engineering & Maintenance. This role is onsite and is based in Woodland, CA.
General Applicable Company Competencies
- •Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
- •Punctuality and dependability.
- •Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
- •Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
- •Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
- •Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.
Working Conditions
While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site at a manufacturing facility and will perform the majority of your duties in a manufacturing environment. You may, at times, be required to be present in the office area. You will be required to work in the office/manufacturin