Maintenance Technician
Watts Water · Hutchinson, KS
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Travel
- 5%
- Experience asked
- 50+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Watts Water (industrial) in Hutchinson, KS. Understand, implement, and support preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
- They ask for
- 50+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Machining, Welding, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- about 5% travel
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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 1866 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 47 other live reliability postings in Kansas.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (50+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 71%
- ✓ PLC 40%
- ✓ Welding 35%
- Root cause 23%
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This plant: Watts Water in Hutchinson
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Responsibilities
- ◆Perform preventative maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting activities on manufacturing equipment, facilities, grounds, vehicles, and support systems.
- ◆Operate air-powered and electric hand tools in the performance of maintenance and repair duties.
- ◆Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders utilizing CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software.
- ◆Understand, implement, and support preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
- ◆Diagnose and correct mechanical issues affecting production equipment and facility systems.
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and equipment safely and effectively.
- ◆Develop and maintain working knowledge of equipment utilized throughout the manufacturing process.
- ◆Perform maintenance and repair activities on production equipment, utility systems, buildings, and grounds.
- ◆Estimate materials, parts, and supplies required for maintenance projects and repairs.
- ◆Fabricate, modify, and assemble production equipment and related components as required.
- ◆Properly operate, monitor, and maintain boiler systems.
- ◆Follow all environmental, health, and safety
requirements
in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.
- ✓Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
- ✓Demonstrate commitment to Watts values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, and transparency.
- ✓Assume responsibility for other projects and duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities Maintenance or Company management.
- ✓Travel
Requirements
Minimal travel (0–5%) may be required on an occasional basis for training, equipment support, vendor visits, or travel to other company facilities.
Required Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or GED required
- ✓Experience performing industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, electrical troubleshooting, or related maintenance work.
- ✓Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and facility maintenance systems.
- ✓Experience using hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and diagnostic equipment.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, schematics, blueprints, and technical documents.
- ✓Understanding of preventative maintenance concepts and practices.
- ✓Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and workplace safety regulations.
- ✓Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- ✓Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
- ✓Must successfully establish employment eligibility and satisfactorily complete required background checks and pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, HVAC, or a related trade.
- ✓Experience maintaining manufacturing equipment and production machinery.
- ✓Boiler operation and maintenance experience.
- ✓Welding, fabrication, machining, or assembly experience.
- ✓Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and industrial electrical systems.
- ✓Knowledge of facility utility systems including compressed air, hydraulic, and electrical distribution systems.
- ✓Experience utilizing CMMS software or similar maintenance tracking systems preferred.
Requirements
Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:
- ✓Ability to stand and walk for extended perio
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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
This hands-on maintenance professional, as part of the Facilities Maintenance team, is responsible for maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, and improving company equipment, facilities, grounds, and support systems to ensure safe and efficient operations. The role supports manufacturing and facility operations through preventative maintenance activities, equipment repairs, fabrication projects, and adherence to safety and environmental standards.
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
This position reports to the Facilities & Maintenance Manager. This role is onsite and based at the designated manufacturing facility.
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, the employee will work on-site in a manufacturing facility. Duties may be performed in production areas, maintenance shops, utility areas, outdoor environments, and confined spaces. The employee may be exposed to machinery, moving equipment, electrical systems, elevated work areas, vibration, noise, temperature variations, and other industrial conditions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.
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