Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

Bolder Industries•Maryville, MO

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician supports production operations by responding to repair requests, troubleshooting and repairing production equipment, completing prioritized work orders, and performing preventive maintenance and inspections. The technician works with the maintenance supervisor on larger projects and tasks, assists with reactor turnarounds, and works throughout the plant, including shredding, pyrolysis, finishing, and facilities areas. Duties also include documenting preventive maintenance and work-order completion, recording spare parts used, and cleaning tools and work areas after tasks are completed. The role includes planning maintenance tasks and overseeing onsite contractors and equipment turnarounds. The technician applies electrical and electronic principles to install, troubleshoot, and maintain plant systems and equipment, including operator interfaces, PLCs, process controllers, power supplies, VFDs, switchgear, control wiring, motor protection, and three-phase systems. The position also involves minor repairs to general plant machinery and reading, updating, and preparing electrical schematics and documentation. This position is based in an active chemical recycling plant with indoor and outdoor operations. Work may involve carbon black, liquid hydrocarbon oils, vapor streams, elevated equipment access, and industrial-grade processing equipment. Protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and respirators, is required in designated areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, or recycling.
Experience with building, plumbing, and electrical repairs; industrial 480V wiring; MIG/Arc welding; and fabrication.
Strong understanding of schematics, blueprints, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
Effective communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to work independently while prioritizing safety.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, work at heights, and handle industrial exposures; PPE is provided.
Commitment to safety, sustainability, and learning.
Positive attitude and reliability as a team player who can work with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate information clearly to peers and leaders.
Problem-solving and good decision-making skills.
Basic computer literacy, including email and control system use.
Mechanical inclination and eagerness to learn new skills.
Ability to obtain forklift certification.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification in maintenance, electrical, or mechanical fields.
Pyrolysis experience.
Controls troubleshooting experience.
Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Respond to operations repair requests to keep equipment running smoothly and producing quality products.
Troubleshoot and repair production equipment as necessary.
Log spare parts used during the shift.
Work with the maintenance supervisor on larger projects and tasks.
Perform preventive maintenance and inspections assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
Complete work orders prioritized by the Maintenance Manager when time allows.
Assist with reactor turnarounds.
Work in plant areas including shredding, pyrolysis, finishing, and facilities.
Document preventive maintenance, completed work orders, and other tasks.
Clean tools and areas where work was completed.
Plan maintenance tasks.
Be responsible for onsite contractors.
Plan and oversee equipment turnarounds.
Apply basic electrical and electronic principles in the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of plant systems.
Troubleshoot and maintain plant electrical and electronic equipment, including operator interfaces, PLCs, process controllers, and power supplies.
Make minor repairs to general plant machinery, including fans, blowers, conveyors, belts, and screw conveyors.
Troubleshoot, calibrate, and program VFDs and PLC systems.
Install and maintain switchgear, control wiring and components, and over-current and overload protection for plant motors, including three-phase systems.
Read, update, and build electrical schematics and documentation.