Maintenance Technician I - 1st shift - Mon-Thurs - 5am-3:30pm - KTB

Klein Tools; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations & Holidays

Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, &  

Dental)

Discounts on Klein Tools products

Education and Professional Development

Job summary

Klein Tools is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to minimize downtime by performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and process improvements on multiple machine types. The role includes safety inspections and adhering to safety regulations while maintaining equipment and facilities.

You will diagnose issues, estimate labor time, procure parts, and execute repairs, with a focus on reliability and quality. Strong teamwork, problem solving, and basic English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated ability to learn, problem solve and follow work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Minimize machine downtime and unplanned breakdowns through preventive maintenance.
• Repair manufacturing equipment, processes, and systems across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical domains.
• Diagnose malfunctions, estimate labor, acquire parts, and test repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on drives, motors, belts, fluids, filters, and lubrication.
• Maintain and repair facility infrastructure (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
• Assist with installation of capital equipment and electrical wiring systems.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

English proficiency

Welding

Fabrication

Electrical repair

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

EMaint

Job description

At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. Join us and be part of a legacy built to last.

Perks for you include:

• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

Maintenance Technician I

This position will minimize machine downtime and unplanned breakdowns by performing preventive maintenance work, completing repairs in a timely manner, and implementing maintenance process improvements. This position will conduct safety inspections on equipment and comply with all safety rules and regulations while performing work.

• Maintain and repair manufacturing equipment, processes, and systems on at least two types of machine equipment, which may include mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, or electrical.
• Perform painting, sheet metal work, welding as needed.
• Diagnose machine malfunctions, disassemble and determine extent of repairs necessary, estimate labor time, purchase or make repair parts, and conduct, test, and release repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance operations including inspecting drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, worn parts, and clean and lubricate machinery.
• Monitor safety standards and complete scheduled inspections for all machines.
• Maintain and repair the facility, which may include utility, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and masonry.
• Assist with installation of capital equipment and electrical wiring systems in a safe, timely, and competent manner.
• Maintain the electronic asset management and maintenance record keeping systems.
• Assist with completing repair project plans and project status reports, as required.
• Keep work area in clean and orderly condition, complying with established 6S standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and three years experience in manufacturing equipment repair are required.
• Full working knowledge in troubleshooting and repair of two types of machines, which may include mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical, is required.
• Experience with EMaint maintenance work order system is preferred.
• Must have basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to weld, fabricate, repair, and install equipment.
• Ability to learn, problem solve, and make decisions per work instructions and documents.
• Ability to communicate and work as a team member.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand basic English.

Physical Demand Requirements

Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, and lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach above shoulders, climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must lift and/or move objects up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

DISCLAIMER: This position may include exposure to radio frequencies that may be dangerous to individuals with a pacemaker, consult with your doctor.

Your main focus:

• Quality
• Customer Obsession
• Innovation
• Ownership
• Teamwork

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at [e-mail].