Maintenance Technician

Location: Alma

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industrial maintenance technician – alma, ks

large manufacturing company in alma, ks is hiring experienced industrial maintenance technicians for all 3 shifts!

we are looking for strong electrical / mechanical maintenance technicians with hands-on experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial production equipment.

important: this position requires significant mandatory overtime. Candidates must be comfortable working 6–7 days per week and averaging 55+ hours weekly.

pay & schedule

• pay: $28.00–$31.00/hour
• 1st shift: 5:00 am – 1:30 pm
• 2nd shift: 1:30 pm – 10:00 pm
• 3rd shift: 8:30 pm – 6:30 am
• location: alma, ks
• openings: all 3 shifts

mandatory overtime – please read

candidates must be willing to work 6–7 days per week, including weekends.

• typically 55+ hours weekly
• approximately 15–20 hours of overtime per week
• employees frequently work 6 days per week
• some weeks may require 65–70 hours
  , depending on production needs
• weekend availability is mandatory
• overtime is a regular part of this position, not occasional

candidates looking for a standard 40-hour workweek should not apply.

must-have requirements

• previous industrial manufacturing maintenance experience required.
• strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
  .
• experience maintaining industrial production or processing equipment.
• preventive and predictive maintenance experience.
• ability to diagnose and repair equipment breakdowns.
• strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
• ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• must be comfortable working mandatory overtime and weekends.
• ability to prioritize emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance.
• basic computer skills and ability to use maintenance software.
• ability to work in cold and hot manufacturing environments.

meat processing or food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

key responsibilities

• troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial production equipment.
• perform electrical and mechanical equipment repairs.
• install, operate, and maintain plant processing machinery.
• respond to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions.
• perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
• monitor equipment performance and make necessary adjustments.
• identify recurring equipment problems and recommend improvements.
• assist with equipment modifications and installations.
• document maintenance activities using an enterprise asset management (eam) system
  .
• support equipment reliability and production efficiency.
• train and assist less-experienced maintenance technicians.
• follow all plant safety and maintenance procedures.

technical skills

strong experience with:

• industrial electrical troubleshooting
• mechanical maintenance and repairs
• production and processing equipment
• motors and mechanical systems
• preventive maintenance
• equipment breakdown troubleshooting
• industrial machinery
• equipment installations
• maintenance documentation

additional experience with the following is a plus:

• refrigeration equipment
• industrial boilers
• compressors
• hvac systems
• fire suppression systems
• water treatment equipment
• plant utility systems
• meat processing equipment

qualifications

• previous industrial manufacturing maintenance experience.
• strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
• food or meat manufacturing experience preferred.
• strong initiative and ability to work independently.
• good communication and decision-making skills.
• ability to multitask and prioritize repairs.
• experience using computerized maintenance systems preferred.
• ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 lbs
  .
• comfortable working in temperatures ranging from -10°f to 100°f.
• ability to operate forklifts, high lifts, and other powered equipment as required.

work environment

• fast-paced industrial manufacturing facility.
• active production and processing equipment.
• cold and hot manufacturing conditions.
• physically demanding maintenance work.
• mandatory overtime and weekend work.
• typical workweeks of 55+ hours
  , with occasional longer weeks.

hiring process

candidates selected to move forward will be required to complete an online employment application as part of the interview process.

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alma, ks | $28–$31/hr | all 3 shifts | 55+ hours weekly | mandatory overtime | 6–7 day workweeks | strong electrical + mechanical experience required