Maintenance Technician 1

JE Dunn Construction; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction in Kansas City is hiring a Maintenance Technician responsible for performing maintenance on various machines. The role requires reviewing technical documentation, repairing parts, and collaborating with the production team to ensure smooth operations.

Applicants should have up to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and a high school diploma or equivalent. This position offers a benefits package as part of their professional non-union positions.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years’ experience in repairs or maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in a manufacturing or machine shop.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and ad-hoc maintenance on machines.
• Review schematic diagrams and blueprints.
• Collaborate with the Production Team to diagnose issues.
• Follow all safety guidelines.

Skills

Work accuracy

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Follow-up skills

Identification of materials and equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training

Job description

Role Summary

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing preventative and ad-hoc maintenance on a variety of machines within a production facility under supervision from subject matter experts and facility leadership. This position will be responsible for building a detailed understanding of assigned equipment to safety and efficiently support repairs. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy and Decision-Making: Follows directions and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
• Career Path: Maintenance Technician 2

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Reviews schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other technical documentation to determine maintenance and repair needs
• Repairs or replaces worn or broker parts within machinery if necessary
• Follows all manufacturers specified and internal safety guidelines
• Performs repairs in a timely and efficient manner to minimize impact on production operations
• Collaborates with Production Team to diagnose performance issues with machinery
• Understands production processes and material flows
• Updates maintenance documentation accurately to ensure maintenance schedules are followed

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
• Ability to identify common manufacturing materials and equipment
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
• Apprentice and/or Vocational/Technical/Trade training (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 0-2 years’ experience conducting repairs, maintenance or installation of manufacturing equipment in an actively operating manufacturing environment (Required)
• Experience in a manufacturing or machine shop (Required)
• Experience conducting repairs on complex machinery (Preferred)

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift at least to 50 pounds
• May be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
• Maintenance facility environment, may be exposed to varying temperatures, moving equipment, noise and exhaust fumes
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
• May require working overtime as needed
• Must have reliable transportation
• May require use of respirator
• Must be comfortable working at projected heights and narrow workspace
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Climbing, Bending, Kneeling, Carrying, Swinging, Reaching above Shoulder, Pushing, Pulling, Balancing
• Occasional activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details.

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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations Statement

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug‑free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail].

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.