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Maintenance Technician

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Feb 2026

💰 $62,000/yr($58,000/yr – $62,000/yr)

About the role

Company Description

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one that the people of Tessenderlo Kerley find rewarding, empowering and meaningful.

If you want the work you do to make a positive impact on the world in which we live, and work alongside innovative, quality-focused people of vision, Tessenderlo Kerley is the right place for you.

Job Description

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, rebuilding rotating systems, and supporting safe plant operations? Do you take pride in keeping industrial systems running efficiently? If so, this is your opportunity to make an impact as a Maintenance Technician at our Fresno, California facility.

At Tessenderlo Kerley, safety, integrity and operational reliability drive everything we do. We’re looking for a mechanically strong team member - and while welding experience is not required, it would be highly beneficial in this role.

Why Join Us?

🔧 Hands-On Impact – Maintain and repair essential plant equipment including pumps, agitators, conveyors and rotating systems.

🛠 Expand Your Skillset – Welding experience (Stick, TIG, MIG) is highly valued and provides additional opportunities to contribute to fabrication and repair work.

⚙️ Grow Technically – Gain experience aligning rotating equipment, performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting process issues.

📚 Ongoing Training & Development – Receive training in hazardous materials handling and regulatory compliance to broaden your expertise.

Compensation & Benefits

💵 Hourly Pay Range: $29.26 – $31.21 per hour (based on experience, skills and qualifications)

🎯 Performance Bonus: Eligible for a discretionary performance-based bonus

🛡 Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off and more

What You’ll Do

✅ Perform plant troubleshooting and maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operations.

✅ Rebuild and align rotating equipment, including pumps and other mechanical systems.

✅ Conduct preventative maintenance and maintain detailed equipment files.

✅ Maintain sufficient spare parts inventory and keep maintenance shop and storage areas clean and organized.

✅ Assist in developing and improving plant maintenance procedures.

✅ Troubleshoot and mitigate plant process issues in partnership with operations.

✅ If experienced, support fabrication and equipment repair using Stick (SMAW), TIG (GTAW) and MIG (GMAW) welding techniques on stainless steel and carbon steel.

✅ Complete HAZWOPER training and properly contain, clean, package and label hazardous waste in compliance with OSHA, EPA, RCRA, HM-126 and DOT regulations.

✅ Conduct all business in a professional manner aligned with company values and integrity.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

✔ High School Diploma or GED is required

✔ A strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting skills

✔ Experience in plant maintenance (pumps, tank agitators, conveyors, elevators) preferred.

✔ Welding experience with stainless steel and carbon steel using Stick (SMAW), TIG (GTAW), and/or MIG (GMAW) is highly preferred but not required.

✔ Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

✔ Basic knowledge of chemistry is a plus.

✔ Ability to communicate professionally with team members at all levels.

✔ Computer proficiency, including MS Office and SAP.

✔ Knowledge of HAZWOPER, OSHA, PSM, RCRA and DOT regulations preferred.

✔ Willingness to work an 8-hour day shift (with weekends/overtime as needed) or 12-hour rotating swing shift (days/nights/weekends/holidays as scheduled; training on 8-hour schedule)

✔ Ability to lift 50 pounds routinely and walk up to ¼ mile throughout the workday.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong mechanical skills who wants to continue growing in a safety-focused manufacturing environment. If you bring welding experience, even better - but if you’re mechanically inclined and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply!