Maintenance Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: Tnemec North Kansas City - NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO 64116Position Type: Full TimeJob Category: ManufacturingPrimary Purpose

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This position is part of the Engineering & Facilities team and reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repairs on facility systems and equipment, including carpentry, pipefitting, plumbing, electrical (including high voltage), mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and HVAC systems.
Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions or performance issues to implement timely and effective repairs.
Complete preventive maintenance tasks using a structured work order system.
Assist and/or oversee outside contractors during night shift operations to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
Comply with all company policies, safety regulations, and procedures, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out, Hot Work Permits, and Confined Space Entry requirements.
Work assigned schedules and overtime as needed to support operational demands.
Recommend improvements to safety practices, work methods, equipment performance, and operational procedures.
Adhere to HMIS and PPE Safety Program guidelines.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Attend manufacturer-led training sessions as required to maintain technical proficiency.
Travel to other Tnemec facilities and training locations as needed.

Essential Functions

Stand or walk continuously for up to six (6) hours per day.
Frequently lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds.
Perform frequent bending, twisting, stooping, and repetitive motions.
Regularly use hands to handle, grasp, and reach for tools and equipment.
Work in temperatures up to 105°F during summer months.
Occasionally work in wet, humid, or outdoor conditions and be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and potentially hazardous chemicals; noise levels are typically moderate.
Operate forklifts and drum dollies on occasion.
Occasional elevated surface work required.

Equipment Operation

The following equipment, tools, and systems are commonly used in this role:

Pumps
Meters
Agitators
Scales
High-speed dispersion equipment
Motors
Miscellaneous production machinery
Forklifts and dollies
Hand tools and maintenance equipment

PLCs and VFDs

QualificationsKnowledge and Experience

Ability to interpret and follow detailed written and oral instructions and resolve routine technical issues involving standardized processes.
Strong teamwork skills with a willingness to perform varied tasks to meet operational goals.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in computer applications and Microsoft Office Suite.
Minimum of two (2) years of industrial maintenance or related experience preferred.

Education and Training

High School Diploma or GED required.
Additional technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tnemec Company, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and termination.