Maintenance Technician – 1st shift and 2nd shift NEW

Fenton, Missouri
Adecco
Job Description Job Description Maintenance Technician – 1st shift and 2nd shift: Fenton, MO
Position Title: Maintenance Technician
Education: High School Diploma or GED required; technical certification or trade school education preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of maintenance technician experience in a manufacturing environment.
Location: Fenton, MO.
Job Type: Full-Time.
Shift: 1st shift – 5am-3pm Monday thru Thursday
2nd shift – 2pm-12am Monday thru Thursday
Remote: No. On-site in Fenton, MO
Salary: Commensurate with experience: $65K+, plus benefits.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K and PTO.
Relocation: Not offered.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing equipment, CNC machinery, automated systems, and facility infrastructure to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This position performs preventive and predictive maintenance, responds to equipment breakdowns, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and assists with facility maintenance projects. The ideal candidate possesses strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, CNC, and automation troubleshooting skills within a manufacturing environment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Equipment and Machinery Maintenance –

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment, CNC machines, automated systems, and facility equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues and perform timely repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair CNC equipment, including machine controls, servo systems, spindle systems, tooling equipment, and associated peripherals.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Repair or replace machine components quickly and efficiently to restore production operations.
• Install, align, adjust, and test replacement parts and components.
• Thoroughly clean machines and machine components, removing and reinstalling parts as necessary.

Automation and Controls Support –

• Troubleshoot and maintain automated manufacturing equipment, robotics, sensors, PLC-controlled systems, VFDs, HMIs, and other industrial automation equipment.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, automation projects, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support commissioning and startup activities for new equipment and automation systems.
• Work with engineering and operations teams to improve equipment reliability and performance.

Facility Maintenance –

• Perform maintenance and repair of building systems, including lighting, HVAC, compressed air systems, plumbing, electrical systems, and general facility infrastructure.
• Assist with facility improvement projects, contractor coordination, and equipment installations.
• Maintain safety systems and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Documentation and Compliance –

• Complete maintenance work orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare reports documenting inspections, repairs, troubleshooting activities, and preventive maintenance performed.
• Maintain maintenance records, equipment histories, and spare parts inventories.
• Follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Support continuous improvement.

General Responsibilities –

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance shop and work area.
• Clean, organize, stock, and otherwise maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Participate in emergency maintenance response activities as required.
• Assist with training operators on basic equipment care and troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications –

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical certification or trade school education preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing CNC machinery.
• Experience maintaining automated equipment and industrial control systems.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
• Experience using maintenance tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications –

• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and programming.
• Experience with robotics, servo systems, VFDs, and industrial automation.
• Manufacturing experience in machining, assembly, or metalworking environments.
• Welding, fabrication, and machine alignment experience.
• Electrical maintenance experience up to 480V.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

Physical Requirements –

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work around moving machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or on-call schedules as needed.

Work Environment –

This position operates in a manufacturing environment and is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, machine noise, temperature variations, and industrial equipment. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required at all times.

Pay Details: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour

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