Maintenance Technician

Hevi-Shot; Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one healthcare

Parental leave

401(k) match

Career development opportunities

Education assistance

Paid time away

Job summary

The Kinetic Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support safe, efficient plant operations and rigorous regulatory compliance. You will troubleshoot equipment issues, perform preventive maintenance, and uphold company procedures to ensure reliability across production lines.

Strong technical skills, initiative, reliability, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential. The role involves a 12-hour shift with opportunities for training and development within the

Qualifications

• Significant experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining industrial machinery and equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work overtime as required to support business needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on production equipment and machinery.
• Conduct minor electrical troubleshooting within scope of qualifications and training.
• Collaborate with production operators to identify, diagnose, and resolve equipment issues.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Rebuild, repair, and upgrade machinery and equipment as required.
• Complete fabrication projects and modifications as needed.
• Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory to support efficient operations.
• Install and commission new machinery and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area following maintenance activities and projects.
• Participate in company-sponsored training and development programs as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Industrial machinery

Mechanical troubleshooting

Teamwork

Overtime willingness

Job description

Pay Range

$30.21 - $37.34

The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing maintenance activities that support safe and efficient plant operations. This role works closely with leadership and production personnel to troubleshoot equipment issues, perform preventive maintenance, and maintain operational reliability. The Maintenance Technician ensures equipment and facilities are maintained in accordance with company procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Success in this role requires strong technical skills, initiative, reliability, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on production equipment and machinery.
• Conduct minor electrical troubleshooting within scope of qualifications and training.
• Collaborate with production operators to identify, diagnose, and resolve equipment issues.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Rebuild, repair, and upgrade machinery and equipment as required.
• Complete fabrication projects and modifications as needed.
• Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory to support efficient operations.
• Install and commission new machinery and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area following maintenance activities and projects.
• Participate in company-sponsored training and development programs as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Significant experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining industrial machinery and equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work overtime as required to support business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs and equipment reliability practices.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting experience.

Core Competencies

• Collaboration
• Effective Communication
• Positive Change Leadership
• Results Orientation

Quality Focus

• Technical Expertise
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Accountability and Dependability

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, push, pull, and reach throughout a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and move 30 to 35-pound boxes throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, varying temperatures, noise, and other industrial conditions.

Work Environment

Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.

Benefits

At The Kinetic Group, we believe the people who build great products deserve great support. That's why we offer day-one healthcare coverage, company-paid parental leave, a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, career development opportunities, education assistance, and paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

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