Maintenance Technician

RD Henry & Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

RD Henry & Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the Maintenance Department in Wichita, KS. The role involves diagnosing equipment failures, performing mechanical and electrical maintenance, and conducting preventative tasks to keep all plant machinery running smoothly.

Ideal candidates will hold electronics certification and have strong communication, time management, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Electronics certification required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Analyze equipment failures and determine causes.
• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Carry out preventative maintenance per system.
• Assist subcontractors in maintenance and repair.
• Ensure operation of machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions with test instruments.
• Maintain inventories of parts and supplies.
• Conserve maintenance resources.
• Document actions and communicate needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Diagnose and replace faulty components.
• Connect power supply wires per manuals.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Customer service

Administrative skills

Initiative

Plan reading

Caliper reading

Task prioritization

Blueprint reading

Education

Electronics certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

This position supports the activities and responsibilities of the Maintenance Department.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzes equipment failures, determines cause(s) and makes necessary adjustments or repairs.
• Performs mechanical and electrical maintenance of the facility as needed and maintains and repairs all plant machinery and equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance activities as indicated by the preventative maintenance system.
• Assists subcontractors in maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions and locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems and utilizing precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory levels, anticipating required equipment, parts, and supplies, and placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt when required equipment arrives.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors and lighting fixtures, using test equipment and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables utilizing hand tools. Diagnoses, repairs or replaces faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of machines, such as relays, switches and motors and positions sensing devices, utilizing hand tools.
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment, following manuals, schematic diagrams and blueprints using hand tools and test equipment. May diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as required.

Position Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong administration skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to develop and exercise initiative.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, construction and contract documentation.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete on a timely basis.
• Ability to read calipers and tape measure.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and relay information accurately and in a timely manner.

Job Qualifications and Education

• Electronics certification required.
• Previous work‑related skill knowledge and experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Skilled in Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Shift

Days

Work Status

Full‑Time

Employment Type

Non‑Exempt