Maintenance Technician
Who You Are
As a Maintenance Technician at Kinetic, you’re a hands-on problem solver who keeps our operation running smoothly. You bring a sharp mechanical aptitude, a strong understanding of industrial equipment, and a proactive approach to preventing downtime before it happens. You take pride in troubleshooting efficiently, maintaining equipment to high standards, and tackling issues with a blend of technical skill and practical judgment. In fast-paced environments, you stay calm, organized, and focused on safety while collaborating seamlessly with production teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Preventive & corrective maintenance on fabrication/assembly assets (press brake, plasma/CNC, various steel fabricating equipment, compressors, etc).
- Diagnose mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic issues; basic electrical/VFD checks; simple PLC/HMI edits. (All licensed electrical work is outsourced.)
- Create/close work orders, parts usage, and PM logs; support 5S/TPM.
- Facility related maintenance items.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5+ yrs industrial maintenance in heavy fab/assembly or similar.
- Mechanical troubleshooting plus hydraulics/pneumatics; able to read prints/schematics; safe use of precision tools & lift equipment.
Preferred (but not required):
- NCCER Millwright
- OSHA-10/30
- CMRP/CRL (maintenance & reliability)
- Forklift/LOTO trainer
- basic welding a plus.
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay: $25-34 per hour, based on experience
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, paid holidays and paid time off
- Growth Opportunities: Continuing education and growth into specialized roles is encouraged.
- Team Environment: Work in a collaborative, continuous improvement-focused production shop
- Stability: Full-time, permanent position with consistent hours
Schedule & Work Details
- Hours: Full-time, day shift (5×8h preferred; 4×10h available).
- Location: Waco, Texas
- Environment: Industrial manufacturing environment, shop floor and office.
Join Kinetic Custom Trailers and be an essential part of shaping innovative solutions in trailer manufacturing. Apply now to help drive the future of our industry!