Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

ATL-KAN EXL Acquisition LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan and profit-sharing

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance program

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Atlas Tube at Zekelman Industries in Kansas City, MO seeks a Maintenance Technician to repair and rebuild tube mill equipment on third shift. You will diagnose and fix electrical and mechanical issues, read schematics, and maintain safety standards across a fast-paced plant.

Candidates should have 5+ years in heavy manufacturing, strong hydraulics/pneumatics/PLC knowledge, and the ability to work on complex systems with precision tools. OT and safety training are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in heavy manufacturing maintenance.
• High school diploma or equivalent; trade training preferred.
• Proficient with hand and power tools and precision measuring devices.
• Strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting in a safety-focused setting.
• Able to pass employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance on production equipment following safety procedures.
• Verify guards and safety devices are functional before operation.
• Monitor parts and supplies; place orders and verify receipts.
• Use CMMS to track, inspect, and report equipment status.
• Read blueprints and schematics to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and quality issues; escalate as needed.
• Perform breakdown repairs, preventive maintenance, and changeovers.
• Operate hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and PLCs.
• Support safety improvements and report issues promptly.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Lockout/Tagout

Blueprint reading

PLC knowledge

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade training preferred

Tools

Machine shop tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Hand & power tools

Job description

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development. We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more. Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Technician at Atlas Tube at Zekelman Industries, Kansas City, MO, this role plays a critical part in ensuring the safe repair and rebuild of tube mill production equipment. Reporting to the supervisor, this position focuses on maximizing equipment quality, uptime, rate, and yield. This role is ideal for individuals with strong electrical aptitude, advanced troubleshooting skills, and the ability to diagnose and resolve both electrical and mechanical issues while maintaining strict adherence to safety procedures.

Shift: Third shift

What You’ll Do

• Perform electrical maintenance on production equipment while following all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout protocols
• Verify all guards and safety devices are properly installed and functional before returning equipment to operation
• Monitor inventory levels of parts, equipment, and supplies; place orders and verify receipts as needed
• Utilize manual and computerized maintenance management systems to track, inspect, and report equipment status
• Read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and schematics to diagnose and repair equipment and machinery
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, and quality issues, escalating concerns when necessary
• Perform breakdown repairs, preventive maintenance, and changeover tasks on production equipment
• Must have work experience in working mechanically on hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and PLC's
• Identify and report safety, quality, operational, or output issues when unable to resolve independently
• Observe mechanical devices in operation and use precision instruments to diagnose problems
• Fabricate repair parts using machine shop tools and equipment
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with company policies and safety regulations
• Operate powered industrial trucks, overhead cranes, and portable cranes as required
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in problem-solving activities
• Comply with OSHA safety standards, including hazard communication, lockout procedures, and ergonomic guidelines
• Promote a culture of health and safety in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

Who You Are

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing environment, preferably in a maintenance role
• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred; apprenticeship, journeyman training, military service, or equivalent mechanical or electrical training preferred
• Proficiency with hand and power tools, precision measuring devices, such as, micrometers, calipers, and interpretation of technical drawings
• Strong mechanical experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and PLCs
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and perform basic math calculations
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment
• Ability to pass job-related testing, an employment physical, and a post-offer drug screen
• Strong teamwork skills with a collaborative and results-oriented mindset
• Physical Abilities Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Stand or walk for extended periods throughout the work shift
• Bend, twist, stoop, sit, kneel, crawl, and reach in all directions as required
• Perform additional physical demands as necessary to support job duties

What You’ll Get

• Competitive compensation
• Bonus plan and profit-sharing opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Employee loyalty awards
• Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.
• In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries. We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers. We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers. Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.