Maintenance I

Colonial Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Maintenance I in Kansas City, MO. The role involves installing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment across manufacturing, packaging, and distribution operations.

Typical hours are Monday–Thursday 2:00 PM–11:00 PM and Friday 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with safety procedures emphasized throughout. Education typically requires an Associate Degree or equivalent in Industrial Maintenance Technology.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• One to two years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment and machinery in manufacturing, packaging, and distribution operations.
• Performs general and preventative maintenance on production systems.
• Conducts mechanical calibrations and alignments during maintenance.
• Tests and modifies operating machinery and control equipment.
• Completes daily maintenance reports.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associate degree or military/civilian equivalent in industrial maintenance technology

Job description

Job Summary - Maintenance I - Kansas City, MO

Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs a variety of equipment and machinery to support manufacturing, packaging, and distribution operations. Diagnoses problems and recommends solutions.

Standard work hours for this position are Monday through Thursday, 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and Friday, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Essential Job Functions *

• Uses knowledge and experience to resolve basic operating problems (some examples below) in a timely manner; reports other problems to Supervisor. Typical items include repairing various electrical, vacuum, mechanical, and pneumatic systems; performing mechanical calibrations and alignments; and assembling and testing motor-control devices, switch panels, transformers, generator windings, solenoids, and other machinery related equipment.
• Preform general and preventative maintenance multiple production systems in and around the facility.
• Performs mechanical calibrations and alignments during preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Applies related knowledge to test and/or modify operational machinery and control equipment.
• Accurately completes daily maintenance reports.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment and conserves resources by using equipment and supplies to accomplish job results without waste.
• Follows safety policies and procedures; reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor.

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• Typical education required Associate Degree, Military, or Civilian Equivalent in Industrial Maintenance Technology.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• One to two years related experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work with minimal supervision. Flexible able to quickly shift priorities as needed.
• Able to work from verbal and written instructions.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Maintenance: Self-paced, 8 hr shifts. May be exposed to fumes, loud noises and extreme temperatures infrequently. Functional near, far and peripheral vision and functional hearing required.

Physical Demands

Maintenance: Medium - Very heavy, lifting up to 150 lbs.