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.
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ALMA, KS | $28–$31/HR | ALL 3 SHIFTS | 55+ HOURS WEEKLY | MANDATORY OVERTIME | 6–7 DAY WORKWEEKS | STRONG ELECTRICAL + MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED