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Plant Maintenance Technician January 15, 2026

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Located in Kansas City, MO

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Plant Maintenance Technician – Direct Hire
Express Employment Professionals
Pay: $25–$30 per hour (based on experience)
Travel: 20–30% travel may be required

Job Description

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a skilled Plant Maintenance Technician for a Direct Hire opportunity with a reputable industrial client. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial plant equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive, routine, and corrective maintenance on industrial plant equipment
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • Work with motors operating on 480-volt power
  • Install, repair, and rebuild industrial equipment and components
  • Support plant shutdowns, start-ups, and emergency repairs as needed
  • Perform basic fabrication, welding, and mechanical repairs as required
  • Maintain accurate maintenance and service records
  • Follow all safety policies, procedures, and lockout/tagout requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Plant Maintenance Technician or Industrial Maintenance Technician
  • Strong mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic maintenance skills
  • Required experience working with motors operating on 480 volts
  • Ability to read equipment manuals, schematics, and work orders
  • Proficiency with hand and power tools, electrical meters, and material handling equipment
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong attention to detail and safety
  • Willingness and ability to travel 20–30%

Preferred Qualifications

  • Industrial or manufacturing plant experience
  • Welding experience
  • Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Experience with VFDs, boilers, rigging, and installing/rebuilding industrial pumps and gearboxes
  • Experience supporting plant shutdowns and start-ups
  • Maintenance-related certifications or technical training

Why work with Express?

This is a Direct Hire position, meaning you are hired directly by our client - not through a temporary assignment. Express Employment Professionals connects skilled trades professionals with top employers offering long-term stability and growth.

 

 

 

 

Kansas City (South), MO
3385
8423 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64114

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