Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Join a global manufacturing leader and build your career with FUCHS.

FUCHS is the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions. With more than 6,000 employees across over 50 countries, we help keep industries moving through advanced technologies, high-performance products, and a commitment to innovation.

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our Kansas City manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional looking for a stable first-shift position with a global organization that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

 

Why Join FUCHS?

✓ First Shift Schedule (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

✓ Monday-Friday Work Week

✓ Competitive Pay

✓ Comprehensive Benefits Package

✓ Career Growth with a Global Industry Leader

✓ Collaborative and Safety-Focused Work Environment

 

Compensation

Starting pay: $37+ per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

In addition to competitive pay, FUCHS offers comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off benefits.

 

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a critical role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial mechanical and electrical equipment
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities
• Maintain pumps, hydraulic systems, compressed air systems, and steam equipment
• Diagnose and troubleshoot motors, controls, and VFDs
• Support facility and production equipment reliability initiatives
• Complete maintenance-related projects and equipment installations
• Document maintenance activities and work performed
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment

 

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Basic industrial electrical troubleshooting experience (120-480 VAC)
• Experience working with motors, drives, pumps, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems
• Ability to read technical documents, schematics, and perform basic mathematical calculations
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certification, vocational training, or trade school education
• VFD troubleshooting experience
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Pipefitting experience including threaded and flanged systems
• Mechanical seal and industrial pump experience
• Forklift repair experience
• Steam boiler maintenance experience

 

What You'll Get

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package (details here: )
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Retirement savings programs
• Supportive team environment where your contributions make an impact

 

Ready to move your world with us?
Apply today and become part of a company that’s shaping the future of lubrication technology—one batch at a time.

 

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).