Mechanical/Electrical Technician
- Location
- Wathena
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Keep production running. Solve problems. Build your career.
Omya is seeking a skilled Mechanical/Electrical Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain critical plant equipment that supports safe, efficient, and high-quality production operations. This role is ideal for experienced maintenance professionals who enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, and making a direct impact on plant performance.
Why Join Omya?
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Overtime opportunities
- Career advancement potential
- Safety-focused culture
- Global company with over 140 years of industry leadership
What You'll Do
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Maintain and optimize production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Read and interpret electrical diagrams, blueprints, and mechanical drawings.
- Perform equipment inspections, rebuilds, retrofits, and preventive maintenance.
- Support process instrumentation, drives, and control systems.
- Document maintenance activities and maintain accurate records.
- Train and support team members on equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Follow all plant safety and environmental standards.
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronics or equivalent industrial maintenance experience.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with industrial equipment, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and process controls.
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
- Strong computer and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
- Welding, pipefitting, millwright, or fabrication experience.
- Experience with instrumentation, VFDs, and manufacturing process equipment.
Work Environment
- Manufacturing plant environment.
- Frequent walking, climbing, lifting, and equipment repair activities.
- Occasional lifting up to 100 pounds.
- On-call availability for emergency maintenance support, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Apply Today
We encourage experienced Industrial Maintenance Technicians, Maintenance Mechanics, Electrical Technicians, Millwrights, Mechanical Technicians, and Manufacturing Maintenance Professionals in the greater Wathena, KS area to apply.
At Omya, you'll join a team committed to safety, reliability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
From Omya Business Services SLU's careers page (Workday), checked 30 Oct 2026.
How to apply
- Select Apply on omya.com. It opens Omya Business Services SLU's own application form in a new tab, run on Workday.
- Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
- Omya Business Services SLU will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.
Posted 16 Sept 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job