Maintenance Technician

** Overview*
* ** Element Resources is hiring in Forest City, Missouri!*
* ** _ $2,500 sign-on bonus!_*
* ** _The starting pay is between $30.00_*
* ** _- $35.19 per hour,_
** _depending on experience._

Working C or D shift?
** Shift differentials are $1.20 and $1.45 per hour.*
* ** Eligible to earn an attendance bonus in addition to your regular pay rate - paid weekly, 8.4% of wages- nearly $2.00 per hour more!*
* Element Resources operates one of the leading battery recycling facilities in the country and has been a mainstay in the Forest City community for over 30 years. Did you know that batteries are the most recycled product in the world with a more than 99 percent recycling rate? Element provides an essential supply of recycled products to America's battery manufacturers to produce high-quality, top-performing batteries to power cars, trucks and forklifts, which are vital to keeping our country's supply chain running.

Proven mechanical/electrical aptitude in a processing / furnace environment. Excellent communication skills to assume responsibility of the maintenance function. Will provide guidance and repair for maintenance operations by shift in a 24/7 union environment.

** Additional bonus opportunities available!*
* ** Eligible for 3 floating holidays after 60-day probationary period** - 6 additional holidays during the calendar year.

** _Apply online or text recycling jobs to  to begin your pre-screening process!_*
* ** Responsibilities*
* * Repair and upkeep of all plant metal surfaces.

* Repair and maintain all of the plant electrical systems.

Work with plant engineers on installation of new electrical systems.

* Inspect and calibrate equipment

* Maintain inventory and order electrical supplies and equipment

* Communicate with Breaker, Refining, Maintenance, QA/lab, and other departments to ensure continual process.

* Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, flue pipes, water lines, and hydraulic systems.

* Install, maintain and repair all piping in the facility.

* Install, maintain and repair valves, hoses, fittings, bearings, gauges and meters in facility.

* Weld and repair all metal units in facility.

* Fabricate equipment and parts.

** Qualifications*
* * High degree of welding experience, electrical knowledge, and mechanical aptitude.

* Ability to organize and plan workflow.

* Good written and oral communication skills.

* Computer skills.

* Certification in the use of the following mobile equipment (training will be provided if necessary):

o Crane

o Forklift

o Loader

o Manlift

** EEO Statement*
* Element Resources is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

** About Statement*
* Element Resources ()is one of the nation's largest secondary recyclers of lead batteries used to power Transportation and Industrial market applications. With recycling plants located in Canon Hollow, Missouri, and Muncie, Indiana, Element Resources is committed to operating in an environmentally responsible way to ensure more than 16 million lead batteries are safely recycled each year, contributing the sustainability of the lead battery industry.

** Job Location s
** _MO-Forest City | MO-St Joseph | KS-Hiawatha | NE-Nebraska City | MO-Burlington Junction | MO-Savannah_

** Requisition Post Information

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Posted Date
** _11 hours ago_ _(2/23/2026 1:18 PM)_

** _Requisition ID_
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** _  of Openings_
** _2_

** _Category (For Candidate Searching Only)_
** _Recycling - Maintenance_

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