Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift
Zekelman Industries · Kansas City, MO
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Zekelman Industries (metals) in Kansas City, MO. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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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.
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This plant: Zekelman Industries in Kansas City
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Full description from Zekelman IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
About the Role
As a Maintenance Technician at Atlas Tube at Zekelman Industries , Kansas City, MO , this role plays a critical part in ensuring the safe repair and rebuild of tube mill production equipment. Reporting to the supervisor, this position focuses on maximizing equipment quality, uptime, rate, and yield. This role is ideal for individuals with strong electrical aptitude, advanced troubleshooting skills, and the ability to diagnose and resolve both electrical and mechanical issues while maintaining strict adherence to safety procedures.
Shift: Third shift
requirements
- ✓Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor
Who You Are
- ✓Minimum of 5 years of experience in a heavy manufacturing environment, preferably in a maintenance role
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent, preferred; apprenticeship, journeyman training, military service, or equivalent mechanical or electrical training preferred
- ✓Proficiency with hand and power tools, precision measuring devices, such as, micrometers, calipers, and interpretation of technical drawings
- ✓Strong mechanical experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and PLCs
- ✓Ability to communicate effectively in English and perform basic math calculations
- ✓Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment
- ✓Ability to pass job-related testing, an employment physical, and a post-offer drug screen
- ✓Strong teamwork skills with a collaborative and results-oriented mindset
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You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.
Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.
We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.
Come build a career you believe in.
What You’ll Do
- •Perform electrical maintenance on production equipment while following all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout protocols
- •Verify all guards and safety devices are properly installed and functional before returning equipment to operation
- •Monitor inventory levels of parts, equipment, and supplies; place orders and verify receipts as needed
- •Utilize manual and computerized maintenance management systems to track, inspect, and report equipment status
- •Read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and schematics to diagnose and repair equipment and machinery
- •Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, and quality issues, escalating concerns when necessary
- •Perform breakdown repairs, preventive maintenance, and changeover tasks on production equipment
- •Must have work experience in working mechanically on hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and PLC's
- •Identify and report safety, quality, operational, or output issues when unable to resolve independently
- •Observe mechanical devices in operation and use precision instruments to diagnose problems
- •Fabricate repair parts using machine shop tools and equipment
- •Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with company policies and safety regulations
- •Operate powered industrial trucks, overhead cranes, and portable cranes as required
- •Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in problem-solving activities
- •Comply with OSHA safety standards, including hazard communication, lockout procedures, and ergonomic guidelines
- •Promote a culture of health and safety in accordance with company policies and regulatory
Physical Abilities
- •Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- •Stand or walk for extended periods throughout the work shift
- •Bend, twist, stoop, sit, kneel, crawl, and reach in all directions as required
- •Perform additional physical demands as necessary to support job duties
What You’ll Get
- •Competitive compensation
- •Bonus plan and profit-sharing opportunities
- •401(k) with company match
- •Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- •Tuition assistance program
- •Paid vacation and holidays
- •Employee loyalty awards
M/f/d/v
We are Zekelman Industries.
We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.
We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.