Maintenance Technician

Zoltek Corporation; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoltek Corporation, based in Missouri Research Park, seeks a Maintenance Technician to support safe, reliable operation of production equipment at our St. Charles facility.

You will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems and machinery, emphasizing safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of plant maintenance experience in manufacturing, strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; related Certification.
• Associate degree preferred in Industrial Maintenance or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of plant maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to wear a full-face respirator.
• Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel, and Internet.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures including lockout/tagout and confined space rules.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems and equipment.
• Service pumps, motors, drives, ovens, furnaces, bearings, gearboxes, piping.
• Perform precision alignment of rotating equipment.
• Document maintenance activities in the CMMS system.
• Support installation and startup of equipment and facility improvements.
• Work in a manufacturing environment around moving machinery.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Computer skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Internet

Safety minded

Teamwork

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma

Related Certification

Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Internet

Job description

Zoltek, a subsidiary of Toray Group, is a world leader in the research, development, manufacture, and distribution of industrial grade carbon fiber. Our mission is to lead the commercialization of carbon fiber through our development of a price-competitive, high-performance reinforcement for composites used in a broad range of commercial products. Carbon fiber-reinforced composites are remarkable in their performance characteristics and properties that include high strength, low weight, high stiffness, corrosion resistance, heat resistance, and electrical conductivity.

As a growing global corporation, we believe that every employee makes an important contribution to the overall success of the company; therefore our objective is to offer an excellent working environment in which all of us can take pride while providing the highest quality products and services to our customers. We currently employ over 2,000 employees at manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Mexico, and Hungary, and our sales and distribution network is worldwide. For current openings in the United States please see the list below and for our international opportunities please use the links above.

Equal Opportunity Information

Zoltek is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status, workplace harassment/bullying and retaliation for filing a complaint or providing information related to a complaint. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and medical related conditions), age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

It is Zoltek’s policy to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans (including but not limited to, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans).

If you are an applicant with a disability and require assistance in the job application process, we invite you to request a reasonable accommodation. Please provide us with your name and contact information by email ( [e-mail] )or contact Human Resources at 314-291-5110. We will respond to your request as soon as possible. Please note: we will only respond to requests relative to accommodations for the job application process.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

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 organization 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

• 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.