Join the founding team of a brand-new chemical production facility in Gardner, KS. Work with modern equipment while helping build maintenance systems and reliability processes from the ground up.
About the Role
Express Employment Professionals is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Mechanic to support production equipment in a new chemical manufacturing operation. This is an opportunity to join a growing facility at the ground level and help establish reliable maintenance systems in a safe and efficient production environment.
Responsibilities
Install, commission, and maintain industrial production equipment
Troubleshoot and repair 480V electrical systems
Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Perform MIG and TIG welding as needed
Fabricate replacement parts using mills and lathes
Troubleshoot PLCs and industrial control systems
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance
Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
Follow OSHA safety standards including LOTO, confined space, and hot work procedures
Communicate with production teams to quickly resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime
Required Skills
5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
Experience troubleshooting 480V electrical systems
Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
MIG and TIG welding experience
Machining experience using mills and lathes
Experience troubleshooting PLCs or industrial control systems
Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Experience working under OSHA safety standards
Preferred Skills
Experience working in chemical manufacturing, process manufacturing, or regulated industrial environments
Familiarity with pumps, valves, piping systems, and process equipment
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly
Ability to work in confined spaces
Ability to climb ladders and work on elevated platforms
Ability to stand, bend, and perform precision tool work for extended periods
You should be proficient in:
PLC Troubleshooting Skills
Equipment Troubleshooting
Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
Pneumatics Experience
120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
Hydraulics Experience
CNC Machine Repair
Electrical Systems Diagnostics & Repair
Electrical Troubleshooting
PLC Wiring Experience
Pneumatics Troubleshooting
Hydraulic Systems & Components
Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)