Maintenance Technician
 QPS Employment Group | |
49,920
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 United States, Missouri, Springfield | |
| 210 West Sunshine Street (Show on map) | |
 Sep 04, 2025 | |
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Position Title: Maintenance Technician
Salary: $49,920-$52,000/year Shift: 1st Hours: 5am-3:30pm Monday-Thursday, with OT on Friday and Saturday QPS Employment Group is hiring a Maintenance Technician for a company in Springfield, MO. This is a direct hire opportunity. Maintenance Technician Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment; plan for and take corrective action - Make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality - Make recommendations to Maintenance Supervisor about setup, maintenance schedules and processes, and potential outsourcing of maintenance projects - Perform routine preventive maintenance duties that include machine lubrication, chemical changes in wash/dip tanks, belt changing, and equipment inspections to minimize repair cost and prevent equipment failures - Assist in the setup of new machinery and facility layout - Work within the company maintenance tracking system to assist in maintaining a record of preventative and regular maintenance performed - Communicate equipment failures and unsafe conditions to the Maintenance Supervisor - Direct other Maintenance Techs as needed - Open clogged drains, fix leaks, and perform other simple plumbing jobs - Assist with basic landscaping work as needed to include pulling of weeds and brush, snow removal, salting of walkways, and other unskilled yard work - Work with others to maintain a high value on a safe workforce - Maintain good housekeeping in the department - Perform maintenance work to the maintenance processes to meet company Quality standards - Participate in and support the principles of Open Book Management - Mandatory overtime may be required and is also essential to meeting customer and performance demands - Other duties may be assigned as needed Maintenance Technician Requirements: - Exposure to harsh conditions such as dust, fumes, noise, and varying temperatures for extended periods of time - Regularly walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk and hear; sit 10%, stand/walk 90% - Frequently lift and or move up to 35 pounds to 50 pounds - High school diploma or GED is preferred - AA/AS in Maintenance Technology, Engineering, or related discipline preferred - 5 years of previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required - Working experience with welding, electrical, plumbing, equipment installation, hydraulics, CNC machinery and air powered equipment required - Must be able to read machinery schematics and diagrams - Must be able to diagnose and perform complex maintenance solutions - Must have general knowledge of equipment used in the building trades - Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools - Ability to be certified on company forktruck and scissorlift equipment - Must have the ability to multi-task multiple maintenance projects/issues at one time - Effective relationship management skills with co-workers in a team environment - Basic computer literacy/experience required to navigate and use company software QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Why Work with QPS? - Access to sought-after positions with leading employers - Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search process - Over 40 years of staffing experience Best of all, our services are 100% free to job seekers! We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. springfield@qpsemployment.com IND061 | |