Maintenance Tech

Gates Corporation; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Corporation, located in Columbia Township, Missouri, is looking for a Maintenance Technician. This role involves troubleshooting, assembling, testing, and maintaining complex heavy industrial equipment.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree in Maintenance or relevant experience, alongside skills in mechanical troubleshooting, schematics interpretation, and working with hydraulics. Gates Corporation is committed to innovation and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of technical degree in Maintenance preferred; or 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in industrial maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read schematics and work with hydraulics and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair industrial equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring and PLC systems.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Education

Technical degree in Maintenance

Tools

PLC systems

Machine tools (lathes, grinders)

Job description

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application‑specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let’s simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few.

What to Expect

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward‑thinking, open‑minded and well‑rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Columbia, MO office, you will be a Maintenance Technician. Our Maintenance Technicians are responsible for troubleshooting, assembling, testing, and maintaining complex heavy industrial equipment.

Key Responsibilities (to name a few)

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair industrial equipment, address safety concerns, and ensure the overall upkeep of the facility.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Repair or replace defective equipment components to minimize downtime.
• Suggest and implement improvements to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring, motors, control panels, and PLC systems.
• Operate machine tools such as lathes, grinders, and welding equipment to fabricate or repair components.

About You

• 2–3 years of technical degree in Maintenance preferred; or 5 years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience, with a strong background in industrial maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, and basic PLC troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in reading schematics and working with hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and equipment installation.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real‑world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

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