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HiFyve is hiring a Maintenance Technician I in Wichita, KS!
Pay: $30-$36/hour
Shift: Days 7:00 AM-3:30 PM Possible Weekend Work
Location: Wichita, KS
Benefits: Full benefits package
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician I to support safe and reliable plant operations through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, equipment repair, and continuous improvement. This position works hands-on with production equipment and facility systems, using mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic controls knowledge to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
Job Responsibilities
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment, facility systems, and supporting utilities
Inspect, adjust, lubricate, and test mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC, and plumbing systems
Identify equipment wear, potential failures, and reliability concerns and recommend corrective actions
Troubleshoot equipment issues using schematics, manuals, meters, gauges, and other diagnostic tools
Repair or replace bearings, belts, motors, sensors, wiring, filters, valves, pumps, controls, and other components
Support HVAC, plumbing, structural, and general facility repairs as needed
Follow company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, confined space requirements, and applicable regulatory standards
Maintain safety equipment and help verify that alarms, extinguishers, and other emergency systems are operational
Report hazards, unsafe conditions, recurring equipment failures, and operational risks
Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, equipment findings, and required follow-up
Maintain tools, spare parts, and maintenance supply inventory and communicate replenishment needs
Update preventive maintenance schedules, equipment logs, CMMS records, and work orders as required
Respond to maintenance work orders, production support requests, and facility needs with appropriate urgency
Perform general facility maintenance, including painting, light construction, cleaning, grounds support, and minor building repairs
Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas, tools, and equipment
Coordinate with maintenance, production, engineering, safety, vendors, and contractors to complete work safely and efficiently
Identify recurring equipment issues and provide recommendations for reliability improvements, parts needs, and equipment upgrades
Assist with training, coaching, and knowledge sharing for new or less-experienced maintenance personnel
Communicate maintenance status and equipment conditions clearly with production and other key stakeholders
Travel occasionally as required, generally less than 10%
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; technical training, certification, or an associate degree in industrial maintenance, electrical, automation, HVAC, welding, or a related field is a plus
5+ years of industrial, manufacturing, or commercial maintenance experience with hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, basic controls, and reading prints and schematics
Experience with PLC troubleshooting, VFDs, boilers, water treatment, welding, fabrication, or similar plant equipment and systems
Familiarity with CMMS, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance, and equipment reliability improvements
Strong troubleshooting, communication, safety, and organizational skills
Dependable, adaptable, and able to respond effectively to changing equipment and production priorities
Fluent English required; Spanish is a plus
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, work possible weekends, and travel less than 10%
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 50 pounds or more
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, reach, climb ladders, and work at heights
Ability to enter confined spaces and work in awkward positions
Ability to safely use hand and power tools
Ability to work in varying plant and weather conditions while following required safety procedures
If you're interested, please apply!