Maintenance And Tooling Technician

Elec-Tron; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Elec-Tron, a long-standing manufacturer in Wichita, KS, is seeking a Maintenance and Tooling Technician. You will maintain, troubleshoot, repair production equipment and tooling, and ensure calibration for efficient output.

In this on-site role, you will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, read technical docs, and collaborate with engineering to minimize downtime while upholding strong safety practices.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in industrial machinery and tooling.
• Knowledge of electrical systems in manufacturing and safe troubleshooting.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, tooling drawings, and maintenance procedures.
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnosing issues and repairs.
• Understanding of safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe tool use.
• Effective communication and teamwork with production, engineering, and quality staff.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance records and work orders.
• Experience in plastics, electrical components, or manufacturing is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment and tooling.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration of tooling.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and implement repairs.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to minimize downtime.
• Document maintenance activities and follow safety protocols.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives on the manufacturing floor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems

Technical documents reading

PM/Corrective maintenance

Safety (LOTO)

Teamwork & communication

Basic computer skills

Plastics/manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma

Technical/vocational training in maintenance

Tools

Job description

Elec-Tron is a manufacturer specializing in plastic and electrical components used in power termination products. With over 75 years of continuous operation, the company has established a stable presence and long-term relationships in the industrial and electrical markets. Elec-Tron is known for its commitment to quality, reliability, and practical innovation in component manufacturing. Team members benefit from working in a close-knit, hands-on environment where craftsmanship and safety are highly valued. The company offers opportunities to contribute directly to essential products used in a wide range of power applications.

Role Description

The Maintenance and Tooling Technician is a full-time, on-site role based in Wichita, KS. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment, tooling, and related systems used in plastic and electrical component manufacturing. Daily tasks include performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, replacing or adjusting parts, and ensuring tooling is properly set up and calibrated for efficient production. The technician collaborates with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime, improve equipment reliability, and support new tooling implementations or modifications. The role also involves documenting maintenance activities, following safety protocols, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives on the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude, including experience with industrial machinery, tooling, and basic fabrication or assembly.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems in a manufacturing environment, including safe practices for inspecting and troubleshooting equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as equipment manuals, tooling drawings, and maintenance procedures.
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance, including diagnosing issues and implementing effective repairs.
• Solid understanding of workplace safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe use of hand and power tools.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with production, engineering, and quality personnel.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance recordkeeping, work order systems, and email communication.
• Previous experience in plastics, electrical components, or manufacturing environments is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in maintenance, tooling, or a related field is beneficial.
• Ability to stand, lift, and move equipment or materials as needed and to work in a hands-on production setting.