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Watlow • Manufacturing • High School Diploma • 2 days ago
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≈ $32k – $56k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Columbia)
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Junior · 1+ year exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 22, 2026. Watlow scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Watlow

Watlow is an American manufacturer of industrial thermal systems headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, producing electric heaters, temperature sensors, controllers and power control equipment. Founded in 1922 as a small heating element maker, it supplies standard and custom-designed solutions to semiconductor, energy and industrial customers from plants and offices in the US, Mexico, Malaysia, Singapore, China, India and the UK. It hires application and product development engineers, supplier quality engineers, buyers and sourcing specialists, manufacturing team leads, and customer service and finance staff.
watlow.com • HQ: Saint Louis, United States • Semiconductor Equipment • Industrial Automation • Sensors & Transducers • Electrical Equipment & Cables • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 1922
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At Watlow’s Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Columbia, Missouri, we combine precision manufacturing with forward-thinking innovation. Part of a global thermal solutions leader founded in 1922, our Columbia facility is a critical hub for high-performance manufacturing, engineering, and operational excellence.

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We are hiring a: Maintenance Equipment Technician 

Columbia, MO 

 

Watlow is seeking a Maintenance Equipment Technician to provide skilled general maintenance for machines—keeping our manufacturing equipment running safely and efficiently. You’ll troubleshoot and repair complex machinery, perform detailed preventative maintenance, and fabricate and refurbish production equipment to keep our operations in world-class condition.

What You’ll Do

Electrical Troubleshooting: Perform limited electrical troubleshooting, repair, and installation of motor controls, fuses, circuit breakers, and similar components.

Machinery Repair: Troubleshoot, repair, and install complex machinery using air, hydraulics, motors, bearings, and related systems.

Fabrication: Fabricate production equipment, fixtures, support frames, benches, and shelving; welding and fabrication skills are preferred.

Preventative Maintenance: Schedule and perform detailed preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, including SMT placement machines, wave solders, and selective solder systems, following manufacturer-recommended procedures.

Plumbing: Perform limited repair and installation of pipes and plumbing carrying gas, water, vacuum, air, or miscellaneous hydraulic oils.

Electrical Wiring: Perform limited repair and installation of low-voltage electrical wiring in the facility, including computer and phone lines.

Equipment Refurbishment: Refurbish production equipment through detailed cleaning, painting, replacing worn parts, and calibration to bring machines to like-new condition.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Two-year industrial maintenance degree or technical certificate, or one to three years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

High-voltage electrical knowledge.

Forklift or scissor lift experience.

Leadership training.

Hazardous chemical handling knowledge.

Familiarity with MES, SCADA, and data collection.

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