Maintenance mechanic

Join Our Team: Maintenance Mechanic

Location: De Soto, KS

Shift: 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule (Enjoy every other weekend off!)

Pay Rate: $33 - $35/hr

Are you a technical expert who thrives on keeping high-performance machinery at peak efficiency? We are seeking a skilled Press Maintenance Mechanic to join our team in De Soto. This role is critical to our production success, ensuring our printing and die-cutting machinery operates at peak performance. You aren't just fixing machines; you are ensuring the success of our entire production lifecycle.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Better Work-Life Balance: Our 2-2-3 rotating schedule means you only work 15 days a month and enjoy three-day weekends every other week.
• Premium Equipment: Work with elite industry technology, including Man Roland, Heidelberg presses, and Bobst die cutters.
• Total Equipment Ownership: Manage the full lifecycle of equipment health, from proactive maintenance to complex electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Vendor Collaboration: Act as a key liaison, communicating directly with external vendors to solve proprietary equipment puzzles.
• Career Impact: Your work directly minimizes downtime and drives operational continuity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

• Master the Machines: Perform high-level repair and maintenance on professional-grade printing presses and die-cutting equipment.
• Solve Complex Puzzles: Diagnose and resolve intricate mechanical and electrical issues to keep production moving.
• Strategize Maintenance: Identify and order critical replacement parts and manage schedules for third-party maintenance activities.
• Document Excellence: Maintain detailed records for all preventative maintenance (PM) and emergency repairs.

What You Bring to the Table

• Experience: 3-5 years managing maintenance programs in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Specialty: Proven hands-on expertise with Man Roland/Heidelberg presses and Bobst die cutters.
• Electrical Foundation: Background in industrial electrical systems and ability to read schematics.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Apply today to lead our maintenance excellence in De Soto!

salary: $68,640 - $72,800 per year
shift: Third
work hours: 7 PM - 7 AM
education: High School

Responsibilities

The core responsibilities for this role include:

• Equipment Upkeep: Performing high-level repair and maintenance on professional printing presses, specifically Man Roland or Heidelberg models, and Bobst die-cutting equipment.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical and electrical issues to minimize production downtime.
• Preventative Maintenance: Managing and executing preventative maintenance (PM) programs within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Vendor Liaison: Communicating effectively with external vendors to troubleshoot proprietary equipment and coordinating specialized third-party repairs.
• Documentation: Organizing and meticulously maintaining records for all PM activities and emergency repairs.
• Inventory & Scheduling: Identifying and ordering critical replacement parts and managing the schedules for external maintenance activities.
• Operational Continuity: Participating in a rotating schedule to ensure maximum press coverage and reliability.
• Safety & Organization: Maintaining a clean, organized shop and adhering to manufacturing best practices and safety standards.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 6 hours at one time
• working up to 5 hrs of overtime per week
• working weekends

Skills

• Electrical
• Maintenance
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Electronic Maintenance

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.