Maintenance Technician --Entry level to Experienced 11pm-7am & 3pm-11pm
About The Position
Maintenance Technician - Learn, Grow, and Keep Things Running Looking for a career where your skills matter every single day? Join us and help keep the machines (and people) moving safely. At Laclede Chain, we don't just make chain - we make products that protect people and industries. Every link we build is tested to the limits, and our Maintenance team is the backbone that keeps our operations running strong. We're going through an exciting cultural and operational transformation, and this is your chance to step into a role where you'll build real skills, grow your career, and make a difference. Pay & Career Growth Starting pay: $22.71 per hour (based on experience) Built-in advancement: Move up through a 3-step program with guaranteed skill development and pay increases at each level Stability + opportunity: Reliable full-time work with room to grow long-term What You'll Do As a Maintenance Technician (Step 1) you'll begin your journey through our career path. You'll learn the ropes while building your skills in: Troubleshooting equipment and solving problems on the spot Installing, maintaining, and repairing machines, structures, and systems (hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical) Cleaning, lubricating, and performing preventive maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly Reading blueprints, diagrams, and manuals to diagnose and repair issues Using measuring tools like calipers and micrometers with precision Why Join Us Clear career path: From Step 1 → Step 3 with pay raises as you advance Hands-on learning: Build in-demand skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems Be part of change: Help shape a safer, smarter workplace as we modernize Purpose-driven work: The reliability of our chain - and the safety of our customers - depends on you Supportive team culture: You'll never be "just a number" here What We're Looking For
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- At least 1 year of related experience in maintenance or equivalent training
- Ability to read blueprints, sketches, and technical documents
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems in a manufacturing setting
- Comfortable using measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
- Safety-first mindset and willingness to earn Confined Space & Respirator certifications
Responsibilities
- Troubleshooting equipment and solving problems on the spot
- Installing, maintaining, and repairing machines, structures, and systems (hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical)
- Cleaning, lubricating, and performing preventive maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly
- Reading blueprints, diagrams, and manuals to diagnose and repair issues
- Using measuring tools like calipers and micrometers with precision
Benefits
- Clear career path: From Step 1 → Step 3 with pay raises as you advance
- Hands-on learning: Build in-demand skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems
- Be part of change: Help shape a safer, smarter workplace as we modernize
- Purpose-driven work: The reliability of our chain - and the safety of our customers - depends on you
- Supportive team culture: You'll never be "just a number" here
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
