Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technologist

Location: St. Louis, MO area

Imagine this scenario: a production line pings with an alarm. You review the PLC logic, trace a hydraulic hiccup back to a worn seal, replace it, confirm electrical integrity, and bring the line back to spec—before the schedule slips. If this mix of sleuthing and hands-on work energizes you, read on.

Your Impact in 30/60/90 Days

• First 30: Learn our equipment, safety practices, and PM routines; shadow senior techs; master documentation standards.
• By 60: Own routine maintenance routes; lead troubleshooting on common faults; collaborate with production leads on recurring issues.
• By 90: Drive improvements to reduce unplanned downtime; support commissioning of new equipment; mentor peers on best practices.

Responsibilities You’ll Own

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery and support systems.
• Identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems to keep uptime high.
• Conduct detailed inspections and calibration checks to ensure optimal performance.
• Partner with production teams to troubleshoot constraints and optimize equipment settings.
• Maintain thorough records of work performed, parts used, and findings.
• Assist with installation, alignment, and integration of new machines.
• Enforce and model safety standards; keep work areas orderly and compliant.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives targeting reliability and efficiency.

Background & Capabilities

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree/certificate in industrial maintenance preferred.
• Previous success as an industrial maintenance technician or comparable role.
• Depth in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic principles.
• Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints, and OEM technical documentation.
• Sharp troubleshooting acumen and attention to detail.
• Self-driven, team-oriented, and an effective communicator.
• Available for flexible scheduling, including weekends and overtime as required.

Technical Toolkit

• PLC troubleshooting skills
• Machine building/assembling
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Motor replacement/repair/maintenance
• Electrical systems diagnostics & repair
• Pneumatics troubleshooting
• Maintenance and repair skills
• Industrial electrical systems
• Hydraulic systems & components
• Mechanical systems & component repair

Join our St. Louis-area team and help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production—one well-executed fix and one smart PM at a time.