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Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

Chief
Grand Island, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/18/2026

Responsible for advanced maintenance and repairs of facility and industrial equipment, enhancing productivity through the installation of new machinery, designing electrical systems, programming PLCs, and documenting their activities while participating in training programs to ensure skill development and safety compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Carries out responsibilities with safety and efficiency as a priority. Prioritizes the well-being of colleagues and actively contributes to the safety program by collaborating, sharing ideas, and voicing concerns. Adheres to training guidelines, policies, and procedures while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Proactively identifies and addresses potential hazards.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial equipment.
  • Install, modify, and maintain machinery and systems to ensure optimal performance.
  • Accurately reads blueprints, schematics, micrometers, calipers, tape measures, and wiring diagrams in making repair and adjustments.
  • Performs construction, plumbing, concrete, and carpentry work to support building repairs and reconstruction projects.
  • Works independently or as a team with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong self-management skills.
  • Accurately completes all required paperwork and enters job-related data into computer systems.
  • Operates forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment to safely and efficiently transport materials as required.

Shift: 

  • 1st Shift - 6:00am - 4:30pm
  • 2nd Shift - 4:30pm - 3:00am

Education:   

  • High School Diploma, or GED, preferred.

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 Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of metal buildings including multi-story offices, churches and schools, as well as buildings for retail businesses and industrial use since 1966. Every building is customized to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Nebraska, Indiana, and South Carolina.

Our Benefits:

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

  • Paid vacation/time off
  • 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 assistance
  • And much more.

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