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Job Title: Plant Maintenance Technician

Job Description

As a Plant Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of all mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, piping, refrigeration, and chemical systems on various equipment and the building. You will also perform and document preventative maintenance inspections and operations to ensure optimal performance and longevity of equipment.

Responsibilities

+ Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair all mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, piping, refrigeration, and chemical systems.

+ Read and log all meters on equipment.

+ Perform and document preventative maintenance inspections on meters, gauges, recorders, charts, filters, belts, grease fittings, quench oil levels, lubrication levels, thermocouple checks, furnace internals, furnace mechanisms, and safety devices.

+ Install and move equipment systems using forklifts and hoists.

+ Fabricate tanks, fixtures, conveyors, furnaces, and other equipment using welding equipment, blueprints, diagrams, and schematics.

+ Lay out and install piping systems using pipe threading machines, silver solder, hand tools, and lifting platforms.

+ Unload, transport, and store fabrication materials using forklifts, hoists, and hand trucks.

+ Install, repair, and replace fire bricks.

+ Troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and air-operated problems.

+ Maintain good housekeeping in the work area and promote 5S activities in the Maintenance shop.

+ Move office equipment and supplies to various locations.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in preventive maintenance, mechanical systems, and troubleshooting.

+ Experience with piping, refrigeration, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with welding equipment, blueprints, diagrams, and schematics.

+ Ability to operate forklifts, hoists, and other lifting equipment.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes medical and dental benefits, group life insurance, voluntary life insurance, holiday pay, and sickness & accident pay. Participate in our 401k Plan and Employee Assistance Program. Benefit from a shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts, and take advantage of our Employee Referral Bonus with a chance to win an annual $2,000 drawing.

Work Environment

This position is for the 2nd shift, working from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The work environment involves the use of various technologies and equipment, including forklifts, hoists, welding equipment, and pipe threading machines. The role requires maintaining a clean and organized workspace, adhering to safety standards, and promoting 5S activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $59000.00/yr.

Union benefits 90 days to union

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 9, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.