Industrial Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician

This Industrial Maintenance Technician role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. You will perform emergency repairs, preventive maintenance, machine changeovers, and equipment setup while supporting production goals. The position requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical machine issues and perform emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Execute work orders, machine repairs, cleaning, and lubrication to maintain equipment reliability.
• Communicate equipment performance concerns and repair needs to the Group Lead or Production Supervisor.
• Perform machine changeovers, including mandrel changes, flame setup, feeder re-stacker adjustments, conveyor changes, and feed screw setups.
• Sanitize production equipment and complete required setup and sign-off procedures.
• Record production and equipment issues on shift reports and update schedule boards as needed.
• Maintain, clean, and optimize color heads and other production equipment for efficient operation.
• Support continuous production while following quality, safety, and operational standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience required.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, printing machines, presses, or plastics manufacturing preferred.
• Mechanical certification is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform maintenance and machine changeovers.
• Reliable, adaptable, and able to work independently with a strong sense of urgency.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions in a production environment.
• Commitment to teamwork, safety, and maintaining positive working relationships.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lees Summit, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lees Summit,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.