Job Description
Keep Production Running Behind the Scenes.
Help maintain the equipment, cleanliness, and readiness that keeps ESI operating Done Right, On Time.
Preventative Maintenance & Facilities Technician | Shift 1 | Full-Time
ABOUT ESI
At Electronic Systems, Inc., we build lasting partnerships with our customers by delivering products Done Right, On Time, backed by Legendary Service.
For more than 45 years, ESI has provided electronic contract manufacturing services to customers in the industrial, medical, energy, agriculture, biotech, and commercial markets across the globe. Our success is built on people who care about doing excellent work, solving problems, and continuously improving the way we operate.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Preventative Maintenance & Facilities Technician, you’ll play a critical role in supporting production readiness by maintaining equipment cleanliness, organization, and preventative maintenance throughout ESI’s manufacturing environment.
This role works directly on the production floor to help ensure equipment is clean, operational, and ready to support efficient, high-quality production.
Key responsibilities include:
- Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment and related accessories
- Clean and maintain SMT equipment, conveyors, reflow ovens, wave solder equipment, production PCs, ventilation systems, and tooling
- Vacuum loose components and debris from machines and feeder bases
- Assist with feeder repairs and calibrations to support production uptime
- Drain and clean tanks, replace filters, and maintain batch wash systems
- Swap ultrasonic cleaning solutions and monitor system effectiveness
- Review equipment manuals and help coordinate maintenance intervals and downtime schedules
- Assist with implementing and maintaining a preventative maintenance ticketing system
- Operate a power floor scrubber and maintain overall production floor cleanliness
- Empty trash and dispose of cardboard on the production floor daily
- Clean workstations, benches, machines, programmers, testers, and production areas
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness
- Support a clean, safe, organized, and professional manufacturing environment
- Perform additional duties as assigned
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment processes
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Reliable attendance and consistent performance
- Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures
- Strong organizational habits and proactive mindset
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Positive attitude and willingness to support production operations
PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching
- Repetitive arm and hand movements throughout the shift
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to work around active manufacturing equipment and in tight spaces
- Climate-controlled manufacturing environment
- Must follow all PPE requirements per ESI Safety Policy and OSHA standards
WHY ESI
At ESI, we believe in growing our people. We offer career paths built around curiosity, capability, and continuous improvement. Whether it’s leadership development, new certifications, or hands-on training, we’ll help you keep learning and recognize the results you deliver.
BENEFITS (For Full-Time Employees)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Three Sanford Health medical options
- Delta Dental of SD
- VSP vision
- Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- AFLAC supplemental plans
- 401(k) match
- Company-paid Life/AD&D
ITAR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT
This position requires access to information and materials subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To be eligible for employment at ESI, applicants must be able to provide documentation demonstrating U.S. person status as defined by ITAR. Employment is contingent upon verification of this eligibility.
EEO & ACCOMMODATIONS
ESI is an equal opportunity employer. Federal law obligates us to provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and associates unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please let us know.
PRE-HIRE SCREENINGS
ESI requires all new hires to successfully pass a background check and drug screen within 48 hours of job offer.