Manufacturing Maintenance Operator

H & T Kansas • De Soto, KS

11h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Maintenance Operator, you play a key role in maintaining production equipment to ensure seamless manufacturing operations. You will assist with routine maintenance, monitor machine performance, and troubleshoot issues as needed. Your responsibilities include supporting preventive maintenance programs, responding to equipment alarms, and collaborating with technicians to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency. By maintaining a clean and organized work environment and adhering to safety protocols, you help sustain a high-performance manufacturing setting. Your ability to work independently and as part of a team makes you a vital asset in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Your Key Areas of Impact
Equipment Monitoring and Basic Troubleshooting: You will actively monitor manufacturing equipment to identify performance issues, ensuring smooth operations. By conducting basic troubleshooting on production-related machinery, such as motors, conveyor systems, degreasing equipment, and palletizing units, you will help identify and report potential failures early, allowing for prompt corrective action. Your quick response to minor malfunctions helps reduce downtime and supports continuous production flow.

Preventive Maintenance and Routine Inspections: You will perform scheduled visual inspections of key machinery. By following established maintenance procedures, you will contribute to the longevity of equipment and minimize unexpected failures. Your ability to recognize early signs of wear and report them to maintenance supervisors ensures timely repairs and system reliability.

Assistance with Repairs and Component Replacement: You will support maintenance technicians in performing mechanical and electrical repairs, including replacing worn or defective components such as motors, belts, bearings, and pneumatic systems. By assisting with part installations and calibrations, you will gain hands-on experience in industrial maintenance while ensuring production equipment remains in optimal condition. You will also support the setup and alignment of new machinery, conduct test runs after repairs, and assist in troubleshooting complex mechanical failures under the guidance of senior technicians. All maintenance activities will be performed as part of a team to ensure effective task execution. Your role requires the proficient use of hand and power tools, including wrenches, drills, grinders, multimeters, and torque tools, to assist in the completion of maintenance and repair tasks efficiently.

Housekeeping and Work Area Organization: You will contribute to maintaining a clean and organized maintenance area by following 5S principles and properly storing tools and equipment. By keeping work areas free from clutter and hazards, you will enhance safety and efficiency within the maintenance department.

Compliance and Safety Adherence: You will follow all workplace safety regulations and procedures and will use proper personal protective equipment (PPE). By adhering to industry safety standards and company policies, you will help ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.

Collaboration and Communication: You will work closely with production operators, maintenance technicians, and supervisors to report equipment issues and assist with maintenance activities. By actively participating in team discussions and sharing observations, you will support continuous improvement efforts and help maintain manufacturing efficiency.

Requirements

• You’ve received your high school diploma or equivalent and have a strong mechanical aptitude along, and you’ve spent at least one (1) year in a maintenance or equipment operation role within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• You will work with a high-level of integrity, confidentiality, organization, and time management.
• This position requires working 12-hour shifts 5:30am to 5:30pm, following a rotating schedule of three days on and four days off, alternating with four days on and three days off.
• You will enjoy every other weekend off, providing a well-balanced schedule.
• We offer a premium shift differential of 10% for all nighttime hours, ensuring your dedication is both recognized and rewarded.
• Overtime pay is provided at a rate of one and one-half times the regular hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek, in accordance with federal and state labor laws.
• Your work is conducted in a dynamic manufacturing setting, where exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and varying temperatures is common, necessitating the use of appropriate personal protective equipment and adherence to safety protocols.
• This job requires remaining in a stationary position 30% of the time, whether standing or sitting, and moving about inside the facility.
• This job requires manual dexterity, as it involves operating machinery, tools, or controls, and handling or manipulating objects.
• The ability to discern various sounds and alarms is crucial for maintaining safety and operational efficiency.
• This job requires operating a computer 30% of the time.
• This job requires the ability to be able to lift to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Monitoring and Basic Troubleshooting
• Preventive Maintenance and Routine Inspections
• Assistance with Repairs and Component Replacement
• Housekeeping and Work Area Organization
• Compliance and Safety Adherence
• Collaboration and Communication

Benefits

• We offer a premium shift differential of 10% for all nighttime hours, ensuring your dedication is both recognized and rewarded.
• Overtime pay is provided at a rate of one and one-half times the regular hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek, in accordance with federal and state labor laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED