Machine Maintenance Technician – Fri-Sun

Machine Maintenance Technician – Fri-Sun, 6am-6pm

Position Summary:

At Daktronics, you'll be part of something extraordinary. We design, engineer, manufacture, and support bold, eye-catching digital LED display technology and audio systems that captivate audiences worldwide. Our products bring excitement to professional, college, and high school games, attract customers for businesses globally, and provide direction for people as they travel, work, and play.

• Innovative Products:
  Create cutting‑edge digital displays seen globally.
• Stable
  
  Schedule:
  
  Enjoy a consistent work schedule with no rotating shifts.
• Clean Environment:
  Work in a clean, safe, organized, and well‑lit environment.
• Team Atmosphere:
  Join a supportive and collaborative team.
• Variety and Growth:
  Engage in diverse tasks with opportunities for learning and development.
• Competitive Compensation:
  Benefit from competitive pay and meaningful benefits.

The primary work hours for this position are 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, Friday through Sunday, with overtime required as needed.

This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota in our Facilities department.

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on automated equipment.
• Make emergency repairs to electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Train peers to perform maintenance tasks.
• Communicate effectively over the phone to repair equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned and as needed to meet customer expectations.

• Evaluate and improve preventative maintenance programs.
• Operate automated equipment.
• Input details into work orders on work performed and materials consumed.
• Contribute to discussions regarding new equipment purchases, processes, and materials.
• Maintain records of maintenance procedures and parts.

The typical hiring range for this position is $31.00 to $36.00 per hour based on the location of South Dakota. This includes both base pay and an applicable shift increment. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education, experiences, location, and applicable local legislation. Daktronics offers financial relocation assistance for positions that require placement in a specific location.

Information about Daktronics benefits can be found on our website – Career Opportunities ().

• Two‑year associate degree in Electrical, Robotics, Mechatronics, Diesel Mechanics, Energy Technology, or similar technical field is required.
• Demonstrated ability in problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Ability to follow work plans and prioritize work orders, escalating issues when needed.
• Regularly and reliably work the scheduled hours, including scheduled overtime.
• Consistently complete quality work in a timely manner.
• Good communication skills, including technical writing.
• Willingness to learn and capable of learning quickly.
• Willingness to receive feedback and make changes.
• Ability to successfully participate as a member of a team and interact with a variety of personnel in a positive, professional manner.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, effectively exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Wear all proper protective equipment as required in work area in accordance with Daktronics Safety Policy and OSHA standards. Items may include safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, hearing protection, electrostatic discharge wear, and others as determined necessary by Daktronics Risk and Safety Department. You will be provided the PPE for the required areas. Pulmonary function tests for use of respirator may be required.
• Physical requirements include the ability to:
• Work in an environment with these types of smells: paint, solvent, and solder.
• Move materials weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Remain in a stationary position for the full shift with planned breaks.
• Work from heights, including working from ladders and platforms.
• Have full range of motion (including but not limited to bending and lifting).
• Reach in all directions (up, down, side‑to‑side, and diagonal reaching), including awkward positions.
• Maintain steady hand/eye coordination.
• Identify wire and paint…