Machine Technician Assistant

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.

Why Choose Daktronics?

• 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.
  

When will I work?

• 5/8s Schedule, Primary Schedule – The primary work hours for this position are 7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, with overtime required as needed.

Where is this opportunity located?

Position located in Brookings, SD in our Facilities department.

What will the work look like for me?

Maintenance:   

• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on automated equipment on a scheduled basis.     
  • Current equipment includes Surface Mount line (component placement, soldering, automated optical inspection, encapsulation), automated insertion, soldering machines, and robots.    
  • Current automated equipment in the metal fabrication includes a sheet handler, CNC metal punch, sanding machine, press brakes, mill, and paint booth.     
  • Preventative maintenance will also be needed on various other tools and equipment as deemed necessary.   
• Assist machine tech with emergency repairs to automated manufacturing equipment including electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems in Electronic Assembly, Metal Fabrication, Paint, and other areas as needed.    
• Assist in training machine operators and other maintenance personnel to perform maintenance tasks.   

Operations:   

• Be flexible, open to change, and ready to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or leadership needed to meet customer, department, or factory needs/expectations.    
• Follow the escalation process, meeting the communication requirements and timelines called for in that process on daily basis.    
• Maintain spare parts inventory.    
• Maintain maintenance records including procedures, parts, and labor.    
• Identify and implement suggestions for improvements.    
• Participate in problem solving activities to identify root cause of problems. Assist with implementation of countermeasures to prevent the problems from reoccurring.    
• Pursue and acquire training on equipment operation and maintenance. Travel may be required.    
• Meet or exceed customer service expectations set by production leadership and machine tech leadership.    
• Participate in all meetings as needed (examples: shift change, tier meetings, problem solving efforts, 1-1’s with lead technician and/or supervisor, daily engineering meetings as applicable to shift).    

Flex hours to ensure full operation of equipment for all shifts. Work overtime when needed. 

To be considered for Machine Technician Assistant, we require the following:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to learn and follow the assistant machine technician development plan and complete it.    
• Willingness to learn new computer software.    
• Possess basic computer skills.    
• Customer service mindset.    
• Demonstrated ability in problem solving and troubleshooting.    
• Ability to interact with a variety of personnel in a positive, professional manner.    
• Ability to successfully participate as a member of a team and lead by example, meeting Daktronics high performance standards in the performance dimensions for machine technicians and production.    
• Consistently complete quality work in a timely manner.    
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.    
• Ability to learn quickly. Open to change and willing to receive feedback, taking leader guidance to apply changes when necessary.    
• Good technical writing and verbal communication skills required. Fluent in English, both written and verbal.    
• Effectively exercise discretion and independent judgment.    
• Follow lockout/tagout and arc flash procedures.    
• Required to work overtime when overtime shifts are scheduled.
• Regularly and reliably work the scheduled hours.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and successfully participate as a member of a team.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• 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, and electrostatic discharge wear. You will be provided the PPE for the required areas.
• Physical requirements include the ability to:
  • Work in an environment with these types of smells: paint, solvent, and solder.
  • Frequently lift 35 lbs. Occasionally to frequently lift 45 lbs., in some work areas.
  • Stand for the full shift with planned breaks. The duration of standing between breaks varies from 2-3 ½ hours depending on work area.
  • Work from heights, including working from ladders and platforms.
  • Reach in all directions (up, down, side-to-side, and diagonal reaching), including some awkward reaching to insert components in difficult to reach sections of the product.
  • Maintain steady hand/eye coordination.
  • Identify wire and paint colors.
  • Read fine print.
• The selected individual must be able to travel by air and ground and comply with the Daktronics Driver Eligibility Policy to begin and maintain employment. This requirement will be verified through a motor vehicle record (MVR) check conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local laws.
• Fluent in English, written and verbal.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

Desired traits

• One or more years of Electronic Assembly Experience preferred.

Ready to make an impact? Be part of a company that values your contributions and offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment. Learn more about Daktronics and take the next step in your manufacturing career with us!

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.