Weekend Maintenance Technician

Klute Inc; Nebraska; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Klute Inc. is seeking a Weekend Maintenance Technician to keep our plant running safely and efficiently. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and support automated systems to minimize downtime and keep production moving.

Whether you are an experienced maintenance professional or a recent graduate of Electromechanical Technology or related programs, this role offers opportunities to grow with a company investing in technology, equipment, and people.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or a related field.
• Associate's degree or technical training in Electromechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, Automation, or a related program.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with PLCs, automation, or industrial controls is a plus but not required.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair machinery to support continuous production.
• Work with automated equipment, motors, sensors, controls, conveyors, and production systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Inspect equipment and identify opportunities to prevent future breakdowns.
• Fabricate or repair parts using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and machine tools as needed.
• Maintain building systems and assist with general facility maintenance.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Help identify continuous improvement opportunities that increase safety and efficiency.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting electrical/hydraulic/p

PLCs/automation

Education

Associate's degree or technical training in Electromechanical Technology/Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics/Electrical Technology/Automation

Tools

Welding equipment

Machine tools

Job description

Description

Weekend Maintenance Technician

Keep Our Plant Running. Keep Production Moving.

As a Weekend Maintenance Technician at Klute, you'll play a critical role in keeping our manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently. From troubleshooting equipment to performing preventive maintenance and supporting automated systems, you'll help minimize downtime and keep production moving.

Whether you're an experienced industrial maintenance professional or a recent graduate of an Electromechanical Technology or related industrial maintenance program, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a company that continues to invest in technology, equipment, and its people.

Weekend Schedule & Pay

Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Work 36 hours and get paid for 40 hours each week! Plus, earn a weekend shift differential while enjoying four days off every week.

What You'll Do

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Install, maintain, and repair machinery to support continuous production.
• Work with automated equipment, motors, sensors, controls, conveyors, and production systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Inspect equipment and identify opportunities to prevent future breakdowns.
• Fabricate or repair parts using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and machine tools as needed.
• Maintain building systems and assist with general facility maintenance.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Help identify continuous improvement opportunities that increase safety and efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or a related field or
• Associate's degree or technical training in Electromechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, Automation, or a related program.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with PLCs, automation, or industrial controls is a plus but not required.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to safety.

Why Klute?

At Klute, we're continually investing in our people and our equipment. From robotic welding systems and advanced manufacturing technology to large-scale steel fabrication, you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse equipment while expanding your technical skills alongside an experienced maintenance team.

If you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, and making a direct impact on production, we'd love to have you on our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.