Maintenance Technician

Zoltek-Toray Group; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoltek-Toray Group seeks a Maintenance Technician to support safe, reliable operation of carbon fiber manufacturing equipment at our Missouri Research Park facility. Focus is on preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of mechanical systems and rotating equipment.

You will troubleshoot, repair pumps, motors, gearboxes, piping, and related components, while supporting 5S and continuous improvement and adhering to lockout/tagout and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; related certification preferred.
• Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field preferred.
• Min. 3 years of experience in plant maintenance in manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to wear a respirator and follow safety protocols.
• Welding (stick/SMAW) experience a plus.
• Forklift experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements and confined space entries.
• Safely work at heights and around energized equipment as trained.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and support 5S and continuous improvement.
• Wear PPE and respirators as necessary.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment and mechanical systems.
• Service and repair pumps, motors, drives, ovens, furnaces, bearings, gearboxes, and piping.
• Remove/install mechanical seals, bearings, couplings and other components.
• Perform precision alignment of pumps and rotating equipment using dial indicators.
• Troubleshoot and repair textile and knitting equipment used in carbon fiber manufacturing.
• Inspect equipment and identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Assemble/disassemble production equipment; fabricate/modify/repair as needed.
• Perform pipe fitting and welded repairs when qualified.
• Assist with installation and startup of equipment and facility improvements.
• Learn single and 3-phase electrical systems; troubleshoot 480v VFD controllers and related components.
• Document maintenance activities in CMMS; communicate with teams.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Lockout/tagout

Problem solving

MS Word/Excel

Forklift

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field

Job description

Job Description

Title: Maintenance Technician

Classification: Non-exempt/Hourly

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: St. Charles, MO (MRP)

Position Summary

Zoltek is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of carbon fiber manufacturing equipment at our Missouri Research Park facility. This position is responsible for performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems, with a primary focus on mechanical systems and industrial machinery. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills, experience working in a manufacturing environment, and a commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Essential Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and confined space entry procedures.
• Safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and around energized and rotating equipment as trained and authorized.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, while supporting 5S and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators when necessary.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial production equipment and mechanical systems, this includes confined space entries.
• Service and repair pumps, motors, drives, ovens, furnaces, bearings, gearboxes, and piping systems.
• Remove and install mechanical seals, bearings, couplings, and other mechanical components.
• Perform precision alignment of pumps and rotating equipment utilizing dial indicators and other precision measurement tools.
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial textile and knitting equipment used in the carbon fiber manufacturing process.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Perform mechanical assembly and disassembly of production equipment.
• Fabricate, modify, and repair equipment and components as needed.
• Perform pipe fitting and support welding-related repairs when qualified.
• Assist with installation and startup of equipment and facility improvements.
• Ability to learn single and 3-phase electrical systems
• Ability to learn troubleshooting of 480v VFD controllers, overloads, contactors, circuit breakers, limit switches, conveyors, etc...
• Document maintenance activities in the CMMS system.
• Communicate effectively with production, maintenance, and leadership teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required, related Certification.
• Associate’s degree from a college or vocational training in industrial Maintenance or related field preferred
• Min. 3 years of experience in plant maintenance in a manufacturing environment
• Strong aptitude for mechanical tasks and equipment handling.
• Skilled in mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
• Structure welding (stick / SMAW welding) training and experiencea plus
• Demonstrates responsibility in promoting safety, ethics, and collaboration in the workplace.
• Ability to wear a full-faced respirator (no full beards)
• Computer skills, able to use MS Word, MS Excel, Internet
• Forklift experience a plus

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly works in a manufacturing environment around moving mechanical equipment and machinery.

Frequently exposed to carbon fiber materials. Exposure may cause skin irritation, and employees are required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow established safety procedures.

Occasionally required to work at heights, in elevated work areas, and in confined spaces.

May be exposed to chemicals, fumes, dust, airborne particles, and other industrial process-related substances.

Work is performed in a non-climate-controlled environment and may involve exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, wet conditions, extreme heat, extreme cold, and other environmental conditions typical of an industrial manufacturing facility.

May be exposed to electrical hazards when performing maintenance activities on industrial equipment.

Noise levels are generally moderate to high and may require the use of hearing protection in designated areas.

Required to wear PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed footwear, gloves, and respirators, as necessary for the task being performed.

Zoltek is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.