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Maintenance Technician

Grand Island, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Oct 2025

About the role

Chief Buildings is seeking a 1st shift Maintenance Technician to join the Chief team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing advanced maintenance and repairs on facility and industrial equipment. You’ll enhance productivity by installing new machinery, designing and implementing electrical systems, programming PLCs, and maintaining detailed documentation of your work. This position also involves participating in ongoing training programs to support skill development and ensure compliance with safety standards. To be successful in this role, you should be mechanically and electrically inclined, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Education:

High School Diploma, or GED preferred

Job Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial equipment to minimize downtime and ensure operational efficiency.
Install, modify, and maintain machinery and systems to support optimal performance and production goals.
Interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and precision measuring tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, tape measures) to perform accurate repairs and adjustments.
Perform general building maintenance tasks including construction, plumbing, concrete work, and carpentry to support facility upkeep and reconstruction projects.
Safely operate overhead cranes and other lifting equipment to move materials as needed.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

Proficient in mechanical systems such as pneumatics and hydraulics, and electrical systems including PLCs and variable frequency drives.
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities with a proven track record of resolving equipment issues efficiently.
Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
Prior experience in a Maintenance Mechanic or similar industrial maintenance role.
Competent in basic computer operations, with strong math skills and the ability to write clear, detailed maintenance reports.
Welding experience is a plus.

Shift:

1st Shift - 6:00am - 4:30pm

The Company:Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.A division of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of construction solutions for customers located throughout the United State since 1966. Specific applications include manufacturing, commercial, community and agricultural buildings. Each structure is designed to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska, Rensselaer, Indiana and Lancaster, SC. Our Benefits:This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

Paid vacation/Sick Leave/Casual Leave
401(k) retirement plan plus company match
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short-term disability benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Financial wellness coaching
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays (8)
Employee discounts
Education assistances
And much more.

**Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the basis of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees and applicants with a work atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on professional demand, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to color, race, family status, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the settings in which work is being completed. Chief Industries Inc. will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Chief Indu

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