Maintenance Technician/Mechanic

Crossroads Manufacturing Co.

Maintenance Technician/Mechanic

Saint Louis, MO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Shift: 12-hour Rotating Shift

    We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations in a chemical processing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial process equipment as well as facility systems.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Preventive & Corrective Maintenance:
    * Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on plant equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems such as pumps, gear reducers, exhaust fans, boilers, compressors, conveyors, and packagers.
    
    * Troubleshoot and repair process equipment and facility systems according to technical specifications and safety standards.
    
    • Installation & Troubleshooting:
    * Install and troubleshoot new equipment and support electrical maintenance activities, including work with control systems and PLCs.
    
    * Dismantle defective machinery and install new or repaired parts as needed.
    
    • Documentation & Record-Keeping:
    * Complete work orders and maintain accurate maintenance documentation using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
    
    * Keep detailed records of planned and completed maintenance for future reference.
    
    • Vendor & Inventory Management:
    * Interface with vendors and OEMs to coordinate repairs and procure spare parts.
    
    * Monitor and manage inventory of maintenance supplies and spare parts.
    
    • Support & Collaboration:
    * Work collaboratively with the maintenance team and other departments to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.
    
    * Assist in training programs and support site safety initiatives, including participation in failure analysis processes to determine root causes of equipment failures.
    

    Qualifications

    • Education & Experience:
    * Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance or a similar technical field is preferred.
    
    * Minimum of 3 years of experience in preventive maintenance and reliability within an industrial manufacturing environment.
    
    * Proven experience in roles such as pipefitter, machinist, millwright, or similar is required.
    
    * Hands-on experience working with rotating equipment, conveyor systems, PLCs, and process equipment; welding experience is an asset.
    
    • Technical Skills:
    * Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and P&IDs.
    
    * Proficiency with measurement tools such as tape measures and micrometers.
    
    * Experience operating mobile equipment (e.g., forklift, man lift) is required.
    
    • Personal Attributes:
    * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
    
    * Self-starter with a proactive approach to maintenance challenges.
    
    * Ability to work overtime as needed, including call-outs on off-shifts and weekends.
    

    Salary info:

    $28 - $35 / hr