Manufacturing Maintenance Technician – Knitting Equipment

Thuasne USA; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Thuasne USA, a leader in medical devices, is seeking a maintenance technician to join its manufacturing team in Kansas City. The role focuses on keeping knitting equipment running smoothly and safely.

You'll identify and repair maintenance issues, support preventive maintenance, and operate as backup equipment operator when needed. Strong hands-on troubleshooting and forklift experience are valued; HS diploma required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, maintenance, mechanical work, automotive repair, construction, farming, or a related hands-on environment.
• Exposure to troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, or electrical equipment.
• Forklift certification or prior forklift operating experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify maintenance issues on knitting equipment and assist in resolving them.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on knitting equipment.
• Operate knitting equipment as backup operator when needed.
• Support preventive maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout safety procedures.
• Collaborate with team and support other departments as needed.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatic troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Thuasne USA, a leader in medical devices, is seeking a maintenance technician to join its manufacturing team in Kansas City. The role focuses on keeping knitting equipment running smoothly and safely.

You'll identify and repair maintenance issues, support preventive maintenance, and operate as backup equipment operator when needed. Strong hands-on troubleshooting and forklift experience are valued; HS diploma required.