Equipment Maintenance Technician
About the job
- Must be able to identify and operate basic tools and materials used in machine repair.
- Possess basic troubleshooting knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and schematics.
- Have a basic understanding of electrical fundamentals, including distinguishing between AC and DC voltages and demonstrating knowledge of 110V–220V, single-phase, and three-phase voltages.
- Have three years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical equipment.
- Be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Be willing to attend educational classes or seminars as needed to continuously develop skills.
- Maintain all equipment owned and operated by Red Wing Shoe Company while complying with the company's safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain daily operations in an assigned area, including assuring equipment maintenance, coordinating production flows, controlling material and resource utilization, supporting safety and quality practices and procedures, and pursuing process improvements.
- Troubleshoot and repair electric motors and control components.
- Install new machinery and troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems on production equipment, packaging lines, conveyor systems, and other equipment within the manufacturing facility.
- Troubleshoot machinery breakdowns as a maintenance electrician.
- Use working knowledge of pneumatics, including schematics, regulators, valves, tracing airlines, troubleshooting, and repairs.
- Work with machine operators to support optimal machine operation and preventive maintenance, including oiling and cleaning machines and workstations.
- Prioritize and complete work orders as soon as possible to support manufacturing needs.
- Previous Maintenance Technician or Multi-Craft Technician experience is preferred.
About the company
Red Wing Shoe Company makes work and safety footwear for tradespeople and industrial workers, alongside casual boots for everyday wear. Its Red Wing Heritage collection adapts designs from the company's work boot history, while Irish Setter serves workers and outdoor enthusiasts. The group sells footwear, garments and accessories through branded stores, independent dealers and online channels, combining its own manufacturing operations with a retail business. Customers choose products for the protection, fit and durability required by their jobs or for the look of traditional leather boots. Founded in 1905, the privately held company is headquartered in Red Wing, Minnesota.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Red Wing, MN
Founded
1905
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Workplace accounts add a sales channel: Red Wing for Business manages footwear purchasing through portals and digital vouchers.
- Repairs extend customer relationships: Red Wing's Minnesota shop and nationwide repair partners service customers' existing boots.
- Part-timers receive retirement support: the Spring, Texas retail associate listing includes a 401(k) match and financial planning assistance.
What critics are saying
- Retail work is physical: Spring, Texas part-time associates must lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
- Store ownership fragments the employer network: Red Wing recruits independent dealer investors, so branded stores include separate businesses.
- Repairability has limits: Red Wing says cracked insoles, torn uppers and worn-through linings usually prevent boot repairs.
What makes Red Wing Shoe Company unique
- Leather supply sits inside the group: Red Wing owns S.B. Foot, which also sells leather beyond footwear.
- Fit data feeds product development: IronFlex draws on more than three million customer foot scans.
- The portfolio includes hospitality: Red Wing owns the historic St. James Hotel alongside its footwear businesses.
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