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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Maintenance Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeEl Salto, MexicoNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university or technical degree in engineering, specifically Electronics, Mechatronics, or Electromechanics.
  • One to three years of experience in maintenance or automation.
  • Knowledge of pneumatics, electronics, electrical control, and basic programming.
  • Experience using a multimeter and caliper, and with lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
  • Ability to perform root-cause analysis and resolve complex technical problems.

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, and repair automated machinery, including electrical controls, mechanical parts, pneumatic systems, vision systems, and automation systems.
  • Diagnose and resolve technical failures by performing root-cause analysis.
  • Collaborate with engineering and production to improve equipment efficiency and performance.
  • Accurately document all maintenance activities and system modifications.
  • Comply with and promote safety standards and industry regulations.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
  • Proactively escalate unresolved technical problems.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in the electronics industry or with automated processes.
  • Experience with PLCs, vision systems such as Cognex or Keyence, and automation software.
  • Knowledge of mechanical part design and programming in C++ or Python.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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