Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Title : Maintenance Technician

Classification : Non-exempt / Hourly

Reports to : Maintenance Supervisor

Location : St. Charles, MO (MRP)

Date posted : 9 / 3 / 25

Job Summary : We are looking for a Maintenance Technician with mechanical experience to join our team at our Missouri Research Park facility in St. Charles, MO. The Maintenance Technician will perform general maintenance work on our carbon fiber production machinery to ensure maximum efficiency and safety of our operations. This is an evening position with four 10-hour shifts, scheduled Wednesday – Saturday.

Zoltek does not hire individuals who require sponsorship for employment eligibility in the U.S.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Install, maintain and repair single and multi-stage pumps, motors, drives, ovens, furnaces, bearings and pipe systems
• Remove and install mechanical seals
• Align pumps using dial indicator method and other precision tools
• Work on and troubleshoot industrial knitters and textile equipment
• Make confined space entry in furnaces, replace bearings on equipment, remove and install gear boxes
• Fit pipes, conduct electrical repair, fabricate equipment
• Ability to learn single and 3-phase electrical systems
• Ability to learn troubleshooting of 480v VFD controllers, overloads, contactors, circuit breakers, limit switches, conveyors, etc...
• Enter data into CMMS document system as required.
• Keep equipment and work area clean, safe and organized
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and co-workers
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications :

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Internal Application Process :

Employees seeking consideration for an internal job opening must be in good standing (no disciplinary actions) and must be meeting performance expectations in their current roles to be approved for a potential transfer / promotion. The steps in the internal application process are as follows :

1. Notify your direct supervisor of your desire to be considered for the open position.

2. Apply for the position via the company website www.zoltek.com / careers : Upload your updated resume and describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.

3. Based on your qualifications for the new position, you may be invited to participate in the interview process to determine the best qualified candidate for the job, including outside applicants.

4. If accepted, your direct supervisor will be informed and establish a timeline for the transfer.

Zoltek is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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