Hiring: Industrial Utilities Technician Company: Performance Pet Products Location: Mitchell, SD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 11:11:14 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Elasticsearch, Workday About the job Experience: •2+ years of experience working with ammonia, wastewater, and/or boiler systems, required; experience in a manufacturing environment, a plus •18 years of age or older for insurance purposes Required Skills: •Operate and perform preventative maintenance, testing, calibration, and repairs on boiler, ammonia, and wastewater systems according to OEM standards •Diagnose and repair problems with pumps, valves, and production/facility piping systems •Monitor systems and record operating conditions and trends; adjust systems as necessary •Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventative maintenance •Promptly respond to emergency radio calls; work efficiently to repair machinery with minimal downtime; respond to after-hour service calls on a rotating schedule •Completely repair equipment or ensure proper hand-off before leaving facility •Accurately complete work orders to document materials used and time spent on maintenance projects •Survey buildings and repair mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety standards Qualifications: •Willing to obtain ammonia and boiler certifications within the first year of employment, if not currently secured •Demonstrated capacity to function as both an independent contributor and team member, as necessary •Awareness of the importance of food safety standards while performing equipment maintenance •Knowledge of safety procedures such as confined space entry, line opening, fall protection, lockout tagout, and hot work •Demonstrated capacity to operate a variety of hand and power tools •Effectively communicate with supervisors and co-workers and follow written and/or verbal instructions •Accurately read and understand signs, labels, warnings, directions, operator manuals, service manuals, and wiring schematics associated with the maintenance and/or operation of instruments, equipment, and/or chemical usage •Proficient in basic math skills, measuring, and reading data trends; accurately and legibly record information •Understand and operate basic computer systems; Redzone experience, a plus •Willingness and ability to work extra hours during the week or weekend and perform work not specifically stated in job description Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!