Maintenance Technician - Kingman, KS

About Us

Founded in Kingman, KS in 1975, Fabpro Polymers began by pioneering wire-replacement twine for the agricultural industry, becoming the U.S. market leader in polymer twine. Over the decades, we’ve grown organically and through strategic investments to become the global leader in concrete reinforcing fiber production and other high-performance industrial products. With a proud tradition of innovation and quality, Fabpro now operates as a subsidiary of Master Builders Solutions. Master Builders Solutions is a global brand delivering advanced chemical solutions for the construction industry. Our comprehensive portfolio includes sustainable concrete admixtures and underground construction technologies. We are committed to solving tomorrow’s challenges through our talented people, sound science, and close collaboration with global partners—always with a focus on sustainability and performance. Fabpro Polymers today continues its commitment to reinforcement, innovation, and partnership, backed by over four decades of polymer expertise.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Tech performs repairs on malfunctioning motors, controls, pumps, and other components. The Maintenance Tech job may also involve operating machines and equipment such as grinder, and lathe. They are also liable for the safe utilization of hand tools, lift trucks, hoists and power tools. The Maintenance Tech will carry out the necessary troubleshooting of processes and should have the relevant skills to perform diagnosis of hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic problems in relation to process equipment.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, vacuum systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, and specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop equipment.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Exercise safety when using hand tools and power tools.
• Have skills for using hand and power tools for light fabrication and welding.
• Exercise good housekeeping, well organized toolbox and shop.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on machines that are assigned.
• Perform repairs on production-down equipment.
• Perform other tasks as instructed by management.

Education And Experience

• 3 years of industrial maintenance mechanic or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to analyze problems and error conditions on the production floor, identify root causes, and implement viable solutions.
• Safety oriented.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach with hands and arms during shifts;
• handle, or feel objects, manufacturing physical tools or controls;
• climb up and down stairs;
• balance;
• effective verbal communication;
• the ability to respond quickly to sounds and instructions.
• Lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds regularly and those weighing up to 40 pounds occasionally.

What We Offer

• Competitive health and insurance plans.
• Robust retirement benefits with company-matching contributions.
• Continuous opportunities for learning and growth.
• A work environment that fosters collaboration, teamwork, and safety.
• Challenging and rewarding experiences.
• Ongoing educational development.
• A commitment to lifelong learning.

Great Lakes Polymer Technologies LLC (Fabpro)

is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.