Maintenance Technician, 2nd Shift - The Toro Company

Starting Pay: $29.80 per hour 

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 1:00pm-9:30pm, with overtime when needed. 

What Will You Do?   

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:   

• Work in a safe manner and follow all Toro Safety Policies. 

• Change the location of machines and mechanical equipment in the plant as needed to meet production requirements. 

• Repair machinery using hand tools, gas and arc welding equipment and power-driven equipment. 

• Make periodic inspections of building, machinery and equipment and make adjustments and other services. 

• Maintain records on preventive and other maintenance activities. 

• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems of production equipment. 

• Make minor repairs to the building and grounds as needed. 

• Maintain good housekeeping within the maintenance shop, work bench, and work site. 

• Complete, submit, and expedite for approval: purchase orders for stock, stock materials and replacement parts to ensure competitive pricing through salespersons and vendor contacts. 

• Maintain a preventive maintenance program covering all machinery and equipment. 

• Monitor and record daily/hourly as required by manufacturer on recordable equipment/machinery or as deemed necessary and report observations to supervisor. 

• Maintain acceptable levels of quality and productivity based on quality specifications and performance standards as determined by the needs of our customers. 

• Be able to use welders, lathe, mill, drill presses, horizontal saw, precision measuring equipment, and machining equipment. 

• Other duties as assigned.

What Do You Need?   

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:   

• High school diploma or GED; technical certification preferred

• 0–2 years of maintenance or related experience

• Strong knowledge of tools and maintenance practices (i.e. air and electric) 

• Must be able to repair and drive forklifts and rebuild pumps, motors, etc. by using manuals and blueprints 

• Must have strong skills in troubleshooting, design, estimating, etc. 

• Must have strong computer, math, and recordkeeping skills 

• Ability to follow instructions and learn new skills

• Must be able to work professionally with a variety of people 

• Must be able to work in a variety of working conditions and hours including overtime and weekends 

• Must be certified to operate a forklift or ability to obtain certification 

• Strong interpersonal skills in working with a variety of cross-functional teams

• Strong understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards 

Physical Demands:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following functions for 8 to 10 hours per day. 

• Standing, walking: Continuous 

• Bending/Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping: Continuous 

• Reaching Above Shoulder: Frequent 

• Climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.): Frequent 

• Sitting: Occasional 

Working   

• Read/Monitor various equipment/machinery: Occasional  

• Being around and/or operating moving machinery/equipment: Frequent 

• Unprotected Heights: Occasional 

• Lifting from 0 to 55 pounds: Frequent 

• Push/Pull/Maneuver Equipment/Products/Materials: Frequent 

• Operating a vehicle (as part of your job): Frequent 

Hand Movements:   

• Simple grasping (right and left): Frequent 

• Firm grasping (right and left): Frequent   

• Fine manipulating (right and left): Frequent 

• Recording data: Occasional   

• Operating office equipment: Occasional   

• Operating computer: Occasional   

• Foot movements to operate foot controls: Occasional   

Vision: good, close vision, corrected to normal: YES  

Color Definition Required: YES   

Hearing:  Good hearing, corrected to normal: YES  

Mobility:  Ability to be mobile throughout required work areas.   

• Plant, Equipment/Maintenance or Repair Area: Continuous   

• Office locations: Occasional   

Basic Mental Requirements: This job requires mental capabilities to efficiently prioritize tasks.  Furthermore, the incumbent must have a high degree of attention to prevent injury to others.   

Working Conditions and Exposures: Working conditions vary. Exposures include moving equipment/machinery, noise, vibration, heat, and some moderate climate variability.  

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): This position requires the use of PPE. Safety glasses, hearing protection, footwear with steel-toe and metatarsal guards. Other PPE may be task specific or required based on the job or department: gloves, face shield, high visibility vest, FR clothing, respirator, etc. Training on PPE standards, use, and hazard awareness will be provided.  

“NOTE:  This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of job duties and requirements associated with this job but is intended to represent an accurate reflection of the current job.” 

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.