Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and rebuilds on plant and mobile equipment to maximize equipment reliability, safety, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant and mobile equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document findings to support equipment reliability.
• Disassemble, rebuild, and install crushing, screening, and conveying equipment.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and compressed air systems.
• Perform shaft alignments, bearing installations, and belt, chain, and sprocket alignments using precision tools.
• Complete work orders, inspections, and maintenance documentation accurately within the CMMS system.
• Operate plant mobile equipment and assist with fabrication, welding, and metal repairs.
• Maintain a safe work environment while complying with MSHA regulations and company safety standards.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 to 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Working knowledge of precision measuring tools, bearings, lubricants, seals, and equipment alignment practices.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in physically demanding environments.
• Basic computer, math, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and participate in on-call rotations as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid welding certification, such as ASME 4G or equivalent.
• Experience with welding, cutting, fabrication, and basic steel component design.
• Knowledge of crushing, screening, conveying, and dust collection equipment.
• Experience operating cranes, rigging equipment, and plant mobile equipment.
• Familiarity with thermography, non-destructive testing, and thickness testing.
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and communicate effectively with team members.

Benefits & Professional Growth

• 401(k) Plan: The company matches a portion of employee 401(k) contributions and also provides an additional employer-funded contribution, regardless of employee participation, to help support long-term retirement savings.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Reimbursement for 100% of approved eligible education expenses after six months of employment to support continued learning and career advancement.
• Vacation and Holiday Pay: Employees receive paid vacation as well as recognized company-paid holidays to support work-life balance throughout the year.
• Health Savings & Wellness Benefits: Employer HSA contributions for medical plan participants, a comprehensive wellness program, and $100 annually toward a gym membership.
• Disability & Employee Assistance Coverage: Company-provided disability insurance and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering mental health, financial, and personal support resources.
• Incentive Program: Eligibility for performance-based incentive opportunities aligned with individual and organizational success.
• Career Growth & Development Opportunities: Access to professional development resources and opportunities within a growing, global organization.
• Coming soon…Student Loan Reimbursement assistance

Benefits & Professional Growth

• Benefits and perquisites may vary based on the nature and location of each job.

About MLC

MLC, headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., is a leading global supplier of high-calcium lime products and technical solutions. These offerings bring essential performance and value to a broad range of market applications, including metals, construction, chemical synthesis, water and emissions treatment, glass, textiles, plastics, rubber, agriculture, foods and beverages. With over a century in business, MLC has built a reputation on the quality of its products and services, as well as an unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability and service. The company’s expanding global footprint includes a diversified, reliable network of production and distribution facilities in the U.S., as well as in the UK through our Singleton Birch business. For more information, visit https://www.mlc.com/.