Maintenance Assistant

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Compensation:
Starting hourly pay rate of $19.00 - $23.00 + bonuses!

First Shift or Second Shift available.

Location:

Minneapolis, KS.

Utilize your diligence and skillset to support the success of a dynamic, growing team!

The progressive and growing master distributor of industrial fasteners seeks a skilled Maintenance Custodian with the responsibility to ensure consistent, thorough facilities hygiene and capability to provide support to equipment repairs. This is a team‑play environment with friendly, knowledgeable staff oriented toward success and high‑quality service to our customers.

Culture, History, Vision:
Huyett is a 115‑year‑old privately held firm that is family owned, with a strong entrepreneurial and community‑based orientation. With a unique go‑to‑market strategy encompassing best‑in‑class e‑commerce; one of the industry’s only direct sales forces; an exquisite customer service experience; and strong data analytics functions to enable management to make intelligent decisions, the company has a very bright future, and sales and earnings have exploded over the past three years.

• Support maintenance work orders and daily schedules in an ACT manner.
• Assist with inventory control of tools, MRO supplies, instruments, and facility assets.
• Perform planned and preventive maintenance (PPM) on equipment as assigned.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas using 6S and housekeeping best practices.
• Support calibration, care, and accuracy of gauges and instruments following ISO, safety, and manufacturer standards.
• Ensure machinery, tools, and facility assets are properly maintained and in good working order.
• Follow all OSHA, environmental, safety, ISO, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in Lean initiatives, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement activities.
• Contribute to efficiency improvements, cost‑reduction efforts, and operational problem‑solving.
• Demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, and engagement in ongoing training and development.

Required

• High school diploma or technical degree.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to complete instructions accurately and safely.
• Strong reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Preferred

• Experience in maintenance, repair, facilities support, or mechanical work.
• Certifications in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, or equipment operation.
• Familiarity with gauges, measurement tools, and preventive maintenance processes.

Huyett is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.