Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician (Contract-to-Hire)
Location: Bridgeton, MO
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Training on 1st shift)
Pay: $22–$28/hour

Kelly Services is partnering with a manufacturing client in Bridgeton, MO to hire a Maintenance Technician for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems while ensuring safety and quality standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and support production operations
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and maintenance manuals
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete all required documentation
• Ensure compliance with company safety, quality, and operational standards
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and inspection-ready
• Participate in safety trainings and follow all OSHA and company safety procedures
• Support continuous improvement efforts and adapt to process changes
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in food processing environments preferred
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to read and understand technical documents and schematics
• Basic computer skills and experience with maintenance systems
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills

• Sanitary pipe welding experience (required for Level 2 roles)
• Experience with distributed control systems (DCS)
• Building maintenance experience (plumbing, HVAC, concrete repair)
• Experience with steam boilers and air compressor systems

Education

• Associate’s or technical degree in electromechanical, mechatronics, or related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Additional Requirements

• Strong work ethic with dependable attendance
• Ability to communicate professionally and work collaboratively
• Must be able to pass required pre-employment screenings

Company Description

Kelly helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work in industries such as accounting and finance, education, engineering, government, manufacturing and production, technology, and more.

Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we’ve become experts in the many specialties and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect 450,000+ people with work every year. We ensure companies have the people they need, when and where they’re needed most.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Company Description

Kelly helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work in industries such as accounting and finance, education, engineering, government, manufacturing and production, technology, and more.\r\n\r\nSince inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we’ve become experts in the many specialties and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect 450,000+ people with work every year. We ensure companies have the people they need, when and where they’re needed most.\r\n\r\nKelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.