Maintenance Tech III - 2nd Shift

Job Title: Maintenance Technician III

Job Description:

Trystar is a leader in power distribution equipment and related services at the heart of supporting our electrical infrastructure. Our team members focus on producing the highest quality products in the industry and providing industry-leading service. Based in our state-of-the-art headquarters in Faribault, MN, safety and integrity are our guiding principles, and we work together to achieve excellence for our customers every day.

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, we are in search of a Maintenance Technician III who will lead and guide our teams to meet/exceed customer expectations & achieve strategic and aspirational growth plans while following our values & guiding principles.

The Maintenance Technician III will report to the Facilities/Maintenance Leader. The Maintenance Technician III needs to have the ability to complete electrical installations, electrical troubleshooting, program and troubleshoot PLC’s (Programmable Logic Controls), program and troubleshoot VFD’s (Variable frequency Drives), complete electrical and mechanical PM’s, troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild equipment without direct supervision. Individual will also document the work being done on equipment.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

In this role you will get to:

• Perform duties in a safe manner using all approved safety equipment as instructed.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC’s.
• Program and troubleshoot VFD’s.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronics.
• Read and understand blueprints and wiring diagrams used for diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems. Able to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical equipment without direct supervision.
• Disassemble and diagnose mechanical failures and preform the necessary repairs.
• Specify equipment for repairs and upgrades.
• Perform PM’s as required.
• General fabrication skills including welding (MIG & TIG), plasma cutting, oxygen acetylene torch cutting, and ban saw cutting.
• Install machinery and maintain all equipment.
• Apply general pluming skills to maintain equipment and facilities.
• Apply general HVAC skills to maintain equipment and facilities.
• Assist outside contractors repairing and installing machinery.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Safely operate forklifts, scissor lifts, or other company equipment as necessary
• Snow removal.
• Maintain an effective working relationship will all employees.
• Maintain a neat and clean working area throughout the day.
• Inventory and control stock of supplies.
• Applies good work habits.
• Participates in Trystar’s Continuous Improvement efforts by understanding his/her team’s performance and actively implementing and supporting process improvements.

Job Requirements:

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent GED required.
• 2 years of technical training in industrial maintenance or building repair and maintenance and 2 years of field experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic.
• Ability to read, write, and understand work instructions (English).
• Familiar with operating power tools.
• Ability to take supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as a team member.
• Must be flexible in work hours and have regular full-time attendance.
• Must participate in Trystar’s Maintenance on call rotation.
• Must be able to safely perform job responsibilities.

Additional Qualifications

• 4 years of field experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic.
• Ability to operate lathe and mill.
• Ability to adapt & thrive in a fast-paced/high growth work environment.
• Promotes Trystar in a positive manner and obeys all policies.
• A passion for Trystar, its culture, and a commitment to deliver on growth and performance metrics.
• Bi-lingual English/ Spanish language capability is a plus.