Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

As a Maintenance Technician, you will perform scheduled preventative maintenance on recycling equipment, including balers, conveyors, shredders, sorting screens, optical sorters, eddy currents, and roll stock machinery. You will be responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, and troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, and conducting minor repairs and adjustments to minimize downtime and extend equipment life. Collaboration with operations staff to identify equipment issues and recommend preventative solutions is crucial. You will also read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and PLC instructions, support the installation and setup of new equipment, and coordinate with vendors on maintenance schedules. Following all safety protocols and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement are essential aspects of this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on recycling equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Conduct minor repairs and adjustments to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with operations staff to identify and recommend solutions for equipment issues.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and PLC instructions.
• Support installation and setup of new equipment and coordinate with vendors on maintenance schedules.
• Follow all safety protocols and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Preventive maintenance experience.
• Troubleshooting skills for mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to diagnose and predict future machine issues.
• Experience with hand and power tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience from a PMs or MX experience is advantageous.
• Schooling or on-the-job experience required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Farmington, Missouri.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Farmington, Missouri.