Maintenance Tech
Gates Industrial · Columbia, MO
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 5 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Gates Industrial (industrial) in Columbia, MO.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $62k–$88k.
Median of the low and high ends of 74 live postings that list pay, out of 2669 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Missouri plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 73 other live reliability postings in Missouri.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 68%
- ✓ PLC 51%
- ✓ Welding 34%
- EHS / safety 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Gates Industrial in Columbia
3 other open roles at this site · 2 people we found in reliability roles at Gates Industrial.
- Manufacturing Process Engineer · Process
- Quality Manager · Quality · Manager
- Engineering & Maintenance Manager · Reliability · Manager
Full description from Gates IndustrialAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
(to name a few)
- ◆Perform preventive maintenance, repair industrial equipment, address safety concerns, and ensure the overall upkeep of the facility.
- ◆Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
- ◆Utilize diagnostic tools and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
- ◆Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
- ◆Repair or replace defective equipment components to minimize downtime.
- ◆Suggest and implement improvements to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency
- ◆Install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring, motors, control panels, and PLC systems.
- ◆Operate machine tools such as lathes, grinders, and welding equipment to fabricate or repair components.
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Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
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What to Expect
As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Columbia, MO office, you will be a Maintenance Technician. Our Maintenance Technicians are responsible for troubleshooting, assembling, testing, and maintaining complex heavy industrial equipment.
About You
- •2- technical degree in Maintenance background preferred; or 5 years of relevant experience
- •Previous experience, with a strong background in industrial maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, and basic PLC troubleshooting.
- •Proficiency in reading schematics and working with hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and equipment installation.
- •Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship.
Why Gates?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
Work Environment
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