Senior Maintenance Technician

Nike Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician in Missouri to identify, diagnose, and repair machinery and building systems, ensuring minimal downtime in a climate-controlled environment focused on safety.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs and VFDs, repairing electrical and mechanical components, managing CMMS records, and coordinating with contractors and MHE vendors. A post-high school technical education or military training is required, with plastics manufacturing

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience as a Maintenance Technician.
• Post high school technical/vocational education or military training in industrial maintenance technology and electrical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and VFDs.
• Familiarity with MHE and safety protocols in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Identify defects and repair industrial equipment across electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot PLCs and VFDs.
• Carry out electrical safety checks on AC/DC systems.
• Replace drives, motors, pumps, heaters, switches, and HMI panels.
• Track maintenance schedules and spare parts using CMMS.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

VFD troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Mechanical skills

Education

Post high school technical education

Military maintenance training

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

HMI panels

Job description

5:30pm-5:30am Tuesday-Thursday, and every other Monday.

Who We Are Looking For

As a Maintenance Point Guard, I (Senior Maintenance Technician), you will be responsible for identifying, diagnosing, and repairing machinery and building systems efficiently to ensure minimal downtime. You will work in a climate-controlled environment where safety is prioritized.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify defects and perform repairs on industrial equipment using extensive knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot automated controls, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Conduct electrical safety checks and repairs on both AC systems (up to 3-phase 480V) and DC systems.
• Replace components such as drives, motors, pumps, heaters, switches, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) panels.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards throughout maintenance activities.
• Monitor Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and report any unplanned equipment or process malfunctions.
• Support Control Room and Maintenance Storeroom operations and perform tasks such as fabrication utilizing cut and weld equipment.
• Clean up worksite locations in the shop and on the Distribution Center (DC) floor after repairs are completed.
• Track maintenance schedules, hours, spare parts consumption, and warranty information.
• Perform administrative tasks to support maintenance record keeping in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and manage spare parts storeroom locations.
• Work with contractors, equipment rental vendors, and specialized MHE trades as necessary.
• Participate in safety training, advanced skills training, and cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all work is completed following appropriate safety guidelines.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of three years' experience as a Maintenance Technician.
• Post high school technical/vocational education or military training in industrial maintenance technology and electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and MHE systems.
• Ability to handle complex repairs with minimal supervision and train others as needed.
• Prior industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience, preferably in plastics manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and VFDs.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical component repairs and PLC diagnostics.
• Strong mechanical skills in industrial settings.
• Familiarity with industry-standard safety protocols and industrial maintenance practices.

Preferred :

• Preferred education: Associate of Science in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Targeted certifications may be required, with skillsets in one or more of the following:
  • VFD and Control Systems Maintenance & Troubleshooting (Allen Bradley – Siemens)
  • CMMS Administration, Maintenance Planning, and Storeroom Management

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