Senior Maintenance Technician
Stryten Energy · Kansas City, MO
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Stryten Energy (industrial) in Kansas City, MO.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding, Casting, Tooling
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 46 other live reliability postings in Missouri.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 64%
- ✓ PLC 55%
- ✓ Welding 36%
- EHS / safety 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from Stryten EnergyAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Perform emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment during production
- ◆Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities to reduce unplanned downtime.
- ◆Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
- ◆Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
- ◆Conduct die changeovers, conversions, sharpening, and repairs to support consistent part quality and equipment performance.
- ◆Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
- ◆Uses mechanic skills and familiar with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
- ◆Inspect, repair, and adjust mechanical components such as bearings, gearboxes, motors, valves, hydraulic lines, and coolant systems.
- ◆Execute welding and fabrication tasks for equipment repair and fixture creation.
- ◆Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
- ◆Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
- ◆Participate in training and development programs including all areas of environmental, health and safety issues, especially those dealing with proper handling of hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
- ◆Position requires handling scraps materials and disposable protective clothing containing lead which requires proper disposal as a hazardous waste, which are to be disposed of in appropriately marked hazardous waste containers
- ◆Ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and hazardous material handling.
- ◆Perform appropriate housekeeping tasks as needed
- ◆Performs other
Education, Experience, Certifications
- ✓5+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience required.
- ✓Advanced electrical and troubleshooting experience.
- ✓PLC skills are strongly preferred.
- ✓High School Diploma or equivalent required; AA degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical maintenance is a plus.
- ✓Achieve a passing score on the pre-employment assessment.
- ✓Experience as an auto tech, from technical/trade school or factory will transfer to this position (you likely have used basic hand and power tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, drills, grinders, etc.)
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Overview
Senior Maintenance Technicians are responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, repair, and optimization of manufacturing equipment, including but not limited to mills, punch presses, casting machines, and automated systems.
This role requires advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, PLC troubleshooting, and fabrication skills to diagnose issues, minimize downtime, and support efficient production. This position plays a key role in maintaining equipment performance, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and ensuring the overall efficiency of plant operations. We’re looking for a positive, hands‑on problem solver who’s ready to jump in and make an impact.
Pay rate is $36-$40 per hour, depending on experience.
Shifts Available
1 – 12hr shift, nights
1 – 8hr shift (M-F), 2nd shift
Stryten offers a strong benefit package that includes the following
- •Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
- •Short-term, long-term disability, and employee life insurance
- •401(k) plan with Company Match
- •Paid Time Off
- •Paid Holidays
- •Educational Assistance Program
About this location
Since 2017, Stryten Energy’s 100,000 sq. ft. facility in Kansas City, Missouri, has been a powerhouse of domestic manufacturing. Our innovative lead casting and high-precision punching processes can produce over 1 billion automotive battery grids annually— with space available to increase that capacity. As a leader in U.S.-made energy storage, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of advanced lead, lithium, and vanadium solutions. But our innovation isn't just in our products; it’s in our people. We are committed to internal growth, evidenced by the fact that every one of our current team leads and supervisors began their careers in production roles. Life at Stryten is bolstered by a culture of camaraderie and monthly engagement activities, all set against the vibrant backdrop of Kansas City. From the championship energy of the Chiefs and Royals to cultural landmarks like the Nelson-Atkins Museum and Union Station, we are proud to power progress in a city where industry, culture, and community thrive.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- •Highly motivated, self-directed, and able to work independently.
- •Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.
- •Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
Physical demands
- •The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to see, hear and speak; able to sit, stand for at least two hours at a time, sit, bend, crawl, squat, kneel, and climb able to use both arms and hands to use a computer and peripherals and lift 40 pounds from floor level, able to work below ground level in confined spaces and on stationary or mobile elevated platforms, able to wear a respirator and other PPE as required, able to climb stairs. Able to work extended shifts and weekends as needed.
Environment
- •Able to work inside or outside the plant environment and in all climate conditions. Exposed to lead, fumes, chemicals, operating equipment, and vehicles.
Travel
- •N/A
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