Maintenance Technician

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Maintenance Technician Alma, Kansas
Job Ref: 41700

INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN – ALMA, KS

LARGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN ALMA, KS IS HIRING EXPERIENCED INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS FOR ALL 3 SHIFTS!

We are looking for strong Electrical / Mechanical Maintenance Technicians with hands-on experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial production equipment.

IMPORTANT: THIS POSITION REQUIRES SIGNIFICANT MANDATORY OVERTIME. CANDIDATES MUST BE COMFORTABLE WORKING 6–7 DAYS PER WEEK AND AVERAGING 55+ HOURS WEEKLY.

PAY & SCHEDULE

Pay: $28.00–$31.00/hour
1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
2nd Shift: 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM
3rd Shift: 8:30 PM – 6:30 AM
Location: Alma, KS
Openings: All 3 shifts

MANDATORY OVERTIME – PLEASE READ

Candidates MUST be willing to work 6–7 days per week, including weekends.

Typically 55+ hours weekly
Approximately 15–20 hours of overtime per week
Employees frequently work 6 days per week
Some weeks may require 65–70 hours, depending on production needs
Weekend availability is mandatory
Overtime is a regular part of this position, not occasional

Candidates looking for a standard 40-hour workweek should not apply.

MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS

Previous industrial manufacturing maintenance experience required.
Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Experience maintaining industrial production or processing equipment.
Preventive and predictive maintenance experience.
Ability to diagnose and repair equipment breakdowns.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Must be comfortable working mandatory overtime and weekends.
Ability to prioritize emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance.
Basic computer skills and ability to use maintenance software.
Ability to work in cold and hot manufacturing environments.

Meat processing or food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial production equipment.
Perform electrical and mechanical equipment repairs.
Install, operate, and maintain plant processing machinery.
Respond to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
Monitor equipment performance and make necessary adjustments.
Identify recurring equipment problems and recommend improvements.
Assist with equipment modifications and installations.
Document maintenance activities using an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system.
Support equipment reliability and production efficiency.
Train and assist less-experienced maintenance technicians.
Follow all plant safety and maintenance procedures.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Strong experience with:

Industrial electrical troubleshooting
Mechanical maintenance and repairs
Production and processing equipment
Motors and mechanical systems
Preventive maintenance
Equipment breakdown troubleshooting
Industrial machinery
Equipment installations
Maintenance documentation

Additional experience with the following is a plus:

Refrigeration equipment
Industrial boilers
Compressors
HVAC systems
Fire suppression systems
Water treatment equipment
Plant utility systems
Meat processing equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous industrial manufacturing maintenance experience.
Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
Food or meat manufacturing experience preferred.
Strong initiative and ability to work independently.
Good communication and decision-making skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize repairs.
Experience using computerized maintenance systems preferred.
Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 lbs.
Comfortable working in temperatures ranging from -10°F to 100°F.
Ability to operate forklifts, high lifts, and other powered equipment as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fast-paced industrial manufacturing facility.
Active production and processing equipment.
Cold and hot manufacturing conditions.
Physically demanding maintenance work.
Mandatory overtime and weekend work.
Typical workweeks of 55+ hours, with occasional longer weeks.

HIRING PROCESS

Candidates selected to move forward will be required to complete an online employment application as part of the interview process.

APPLY TODAY

If you are an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Electro-Mechanical Technician, Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician, or Manufacturing Maintenance Technician with strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills and are comfortable working significant overtime, apply today.

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