Skilled - Lead Maintenance Tech

Senior Maintenance Tech

Wage: $35-$38/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours:

6:00am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Senior Maintenance Tech for a company in Liberty, MO. This is a direct hire opportunity on 1st shift.

• Perform daily, preventive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and perform timely repairs to support production uptime
• Maintain accurate equipment maintenance logs, PM checklists, spare parts inventory, and workorder documentation
• Inspect building systems, including HVAC, lighting, plumbing, compressed air, and structural components
• Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Operators, and other Maintenance Technicians to resolve equipment issues
• Assist with coordinating and overseeing work performed by outside contractors and vendors
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with OSHA, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Recommend improvements to processes, tools, and equipment to enhance efficiency and reliability
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, maintenance shops, and storage spaces
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergency repair needs

- Minimum 7+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or welding environment

- Strong troubleshooting skills with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

- Working knowledge of basic trades, including welding, equipment repair, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical

- Ability to interpret technical documents such as schematics, drawings, manuals, and PM procedures

- Proficiency with computer-based maintenance systems (CMMS), Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Leadership qualities are a must

- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

- Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and on-call shifts as required

- Preferred experience using CMMS or digital maintenance software

- Preferred welding, fabrication, and paint system experience

- Preferred OSHA 10 or relevant safety certifications

- Preferred Industrial electrical training or licensing (where applicable)

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

- Frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and working in tight spaces

- Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including varying weather conditions

- Strong problem-solving abilities

- High attention to detail and commitment to safety

- Professionalism and customer service mindset when interacting with operators, supervisors, and vendors

- Ability to manage time effectively and balance multiple tasks or work orders

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!