Job Description
Maintenance Technician
HiFyve is hiring a Maintenance Technician in the Manufacturing industry. Salary: Up to $36/hr. Shift: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Midnight). Location: St. Charles, MO.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial production equipment and mechanical systems
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime
- Troubleshoot and repair pumps, motors, drives, ovens, furnaces, bearings, gearboxes, piping systems, and other rotating equipment
- Remove and install mechanical seals, bearings, couplings, and other mechanical components
- Perform precision alignment of pumps and rotating equipment using dial indicators and other precision measurement tools
- Troubleshoot and repair industrial textile and knitting equipment used in the carbon fiber manufacturing process
- Perform mechanical assembly and disassembly of production equipment
- Fabricate, modify, and repair equipment and components as needed
- Perform pipe fitting and welding-related repairs when qualified
- Assist with equipment installation, startup, and facility improvement projects
- Learn and troubleshoot single- and three-phase electrical systems
- Troubleshoot 480V VFD controllers, overloads, contactors, circuit breakers, limit switches, conveyors, and related electrical components
- Conduct equipment inspections and identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce downtime
- Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and confined space entry requirements
- Safely work at heights, in confined spaces, and around energized and rotating equipment as trained and authorized
- Document maintenance activities accurately in the CMMS system
- Maintain a clean and organized work area while supporting 5S and continuous improvement initiatives
- Communicate effectively with production, maintenance, and leadership teams
- Support other maintenance and facility-related duties as assigned
Education Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Related technical certification preferred
- Associate's degree or vocational training in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance, or a related field preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Minimum 3 years of plant maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and industrial maintenance experience
- Skilled in mechanical troubleshooting, repair, assembly, and disassembly
- Experience working with pumps, motors, drives, gearboxes, bearings, mechanical seals, and rotating equipment
- Ability to perform precision alignment using dial indicators and other measurement tools
- Basic electrical knowledge with the ability and willingness to learn industrial electrical systems
- Experience troubleshooting 480V VFDs, contactors, overloads, circuit breakers, limit switches, and conveyors is a strong plus
- Electrical and controls experience
- Structure welding/SMAW (stick) welding training and experience is a plus
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, equipment manuals, and schematics
- Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and mechanical maintenance equipment
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Internet applications
- CMMS experience preferred
- Forklift experience is a plus
- Ability to work safely at heights and in confined spaces
- Ability to wear a full-face respirator when required
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- Ability to work around carbon fiber materials, chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, and varying temperatures
- Ability to work around moving machinery and industrial equipment while following all required PPE and safety procedures
Job Tags
Shift work, Night shift