Maintenance Technician 1st shift

Kraft Tool Company; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Kraft Tool Company in Shawnee, Kansas, seeks a Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain manufacturing equipment. The role focuses on electrical troubleshooting, welding, fabrication, and preventive maintenance to keep machinery running smoothly on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, 3–5 years of maintenance experience, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Overtime may be required; sponsorship is not available. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years maintenance mechanic experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs and stand for long shifts.
• Extensive experience with electrical control – logic and troubleshooting; single and three phase power.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, and basic machinery repair.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, replaces, adjusts, and aligns components of machinery equipment.
• Cleans and lubricates parts, equipment, and machinery.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance and repairs to manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical devices/systems.
• Service and repair plant facility equipment such as air compressors and heat exchangers.
• Make repairs such as chains, sprockets, bearings, and belts; rebuilds pneumatic cylinders and drive train components.
• Overtime as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding & fabrication

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical repairs

Lifting & physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Multi-meter

Amp probe

Industrial welding

Hydraulic/pneumatic

Job description

Kraft Tool Company is a manufacturer and distributor of quality concrete and construction hand tools for professional and homeowner use. Kraft Tool is principally located in Shawnee, Kansas. For over 45 years, Kraft Tool has been a trusted name in the hand tool industry.

The Maintenance Technician maintains and repairs machinery in the establishment. This includes trouble shooting and repairing utilizing methods of continuous improvement. The technician is also responsible for performing preventative maintenance and completing work orders. Must have a strong electrical background.

Duties –

• Repairs, replaces, adjusts, and aligns components of machinery equipment.
• Cleans and lubricates parts, equipment, and machinery.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance and repairs to manufacturing equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical devices/systems
• Repairs and replaces defective parts.
• Service and repair plant facility equipment such as air compressors, heat exchangers
• Adjust and test machinery.
• Make repairs such as chains, sprockets, bearings, and belts. Rebuilds pneumatic cylinders, valves, pumps, gear boxes, and other drive train components. Stick and tig welding repair
• Other duties as assigned. Overtime, as assigned.

Requirements-

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years maintenance mechanic preferred
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, lift, and stand for entire shift.

Must have extensive experience with the following:

• Electrical control – logic and troubleshooting, single and three phase power
• Multi-meter and amp probe skills
• Welding and Fabrication

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. All persons authorized to work for any employer in the United States are encouraged to apply. We are unable to provide sponsorship.