Maintenance Technician 1 - Machinery

JE Dunn Construction; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventative and ad-hoc maintenance on equipment in a production facility. You will work under supervision to gain an in-depth understanding of machinery and support repairs while aligning with JE Dunn’s safety standards and operational goals.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, performing timely repairs, and updating documentation.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely
• Strong communication, verbal and written
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries promptly
• Ability to identify common manufacturing materials and equipment
• Ability to collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Responsibilities

• Reviews diagrams and blueprints to determine maintenance needs
• Repairs or replaces worn parts in machinery
• Follows safety guidelines per manufacturer and internal standards
• Performs repairs promptly to minimize production impact
• Collaborates with Production Team to diagnose performance issues
• Understands production processes and material flows
• Updates maintenance documentation to follow schedules

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Follow-up

Materials identification

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprentice/Trade training

Equivalent experience

Job description

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection.

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.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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.