What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Repair Technician- 1st Shift position at Danfoss?
The Impact You'll Make
As a Utility Repair Technician, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and performance of high-quality, oil-free compressors. Your work directly supports consistent production outcomes and customer satisfaction by identifying and resolving issues before products reach the field.
You’ll collaborate closely with engineers and production teams to improve processes, reduce failures, and increase efficiency. This is a hands-on role where your technical expertise and problem-solving mindset help drive continuous improvement on the production line.
If you enjoy working with machinery, diagnosing issues, and making a real impact on product quality, this is an opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
As a Utility Repair Technician, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and performance of high-quality, oil-free compressors. Your work directly supports consistent production outcomes and customer satisfaction by identifying and resolving issues before products reach the field.
You’ll collaborate closely with engineers and production teams to improve processes, reduce failures, and increase efficiency. This is a hands-on role where your technical expertise and problem-solving mindset help drive continuous improvement on the production line.
If you enjoy working with machinery, diagnosing issues, and making a real impact on product quality, this is an opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Troubleshoot and repair compressors by identifying root causes of test failures and restoring units to production standards
- Partner with engineers and supervisors to improve first-pass yield (FPY) and prevent recurring defects
- Process and prepare refurbished and customer-returned units for reintegration into the production line
- Perform validation and functional testing, including pressure testing and burst testing, to ensure product quality
- Operate assembly tools and machinery (e.g., hydraulic presses, air wrenches) to support mechanical assembly and production workflows
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace while following all quality and environmental standards
- High school diploma or GED, plus 1–3 years of hands-on mechanical or production experience
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment and interpret test results to identify issues
- Experience using industrial tools and equipment in a manufacturing or assembly environment
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, safety, and process compliance
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across production and engineering teams
- Willingness to obtain or currently possess EPA 608 certification (required within 30 days of hire)
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits like annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.