Skilled - Maintenance Tech

Maintenance Tech

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician in Kansas City, MO. Join a company that is expanding its operations from warehousing and distribution to production, as a tier one manufacturing supplier of blanked material. This direct hire position will focus on safe and efficient set-up, changeover, safe operation, and troubleshooting of the press machines.

Maintenance Tech Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform maintenance jobs in accordance with the highest standards of efficiency
• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• Adhere to ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 procedures and work instructions
• Maintain the smooth running of the building facilities to include repairs, lighting, electrical systems, maintain plumbing system, alarm system, fire extinguishers, HVAC
• Maintain the smooth running of the grounds
• Maintain the smooth running of all production equipment within the plant
• Other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Tech Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent military training and experience required
• 2-3 years of proven practical knowledge in maintenance / mechanical repairs
• Lockout / Tag out (LOTO) experience
• Prior experience in the steel / aluminum industry a plus
• Able to pass certification of power industrial equipment (HiLo, manlift, crane)
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong technical capacity to perform required repairs / maintenance while following safety protocol
• Ability to be licensed to operate powered industrial equipment (HiLo, crane, manlift)
• Able to effectively communicate problems, root cause, and corrective actions
• Troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Electrical troubleshooting
• PLC and VFD electrical experience
• Ability to read blueprints and technical documentation
• HVAC Experience
• Perform all work in an ethical manner
• Take initiative when you see something that needs fixing, don't wait for it to break
• Ability to manage time
• Team player
• Adhere to attendance policy
• Primarily operates in a plant floor environment and required the use of PPE
• May also require working outdoors or in an office setting; routinely uses hand tools and various meters; standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets
• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, ascending/descending stairs, and climbing all day
• Must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Benefits:

• Eligible to participate in most benefits following 90 days of employment
• United Healthcare, Delta Dental and VSP vision insurance
• Employee contribution is based on tier level coverage selected for each line of coverage
• Life Insurance Basic and Accidental Death & Dismemberment at no cost for you of 1x's your base salary
• Short Term at no cost to you at 60% of base salary
• 401k Retirement Plan eligibility for participation after the first of the month following 3 months of employment
• Educational Assistance Program

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