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Maintenance Technician

Element Resources
Saint Joseph, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026
Element Resources is hiring in Forest City, Missouri!

$2,500 sign-on bonus!

The starting pay is between $30.00
- $35.19 per hour, depending on experience.

Working C or D shift? Shift differentials are $1.20 and $1.45 per hour.

Eligible to earn an attendance bonus in addition to your regular pay rate - paid weekly, 8.4% of wages- nearly $2.00 per hour more!

Element Resources operates one of the leading battery recycling facilities in the country and has been a mainstay in the Forest City community for over 30 years. Did you know that batteries are the most recycled product in the world with a more than 99 percent recycling rate? Element provides an essential supply of recycled products to America's battery manufacturers to produce high-quality, top-performing batteries to power cars, trucks and forklifts, which are vital to keeping our country's supply chain running.

A Maintenance Technician is generally responsible for maintaining and repairing industrial equipment at the facility. May use welding, plumbing, and or mechanical skills to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and make repairs. The Maintenance Technician will be assigned work at the direction of the supervisor or Manager, with other team members on an assigned shift. The Technician is also responsible for performing work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

Additional bonus opportunities available!

Eligible for 3 floating holidays after 60-day probationary period
- 6 additional holidays during the calendar year.

Apply online or text recyclingjobs to 678-506-7168 to begin your pre-screening process!

Element offers a strong benefit package that includes the following:
  • Weekly pay
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Medical coverage through Anthem Blue Cross BlueShield
  • Dental coverage through Cigna
  • Vision - free annual exams for enrolled employees
  • Paid Time Off
  • Insurance Plans - Life, AD&D, LTD, STD and other optional benefits may be available

  • Repair and upkeep of all plant and mobile equipment.
  • Communicate with Breaker, Refining, Maintenance, QA/lab, and other departments to insure continual process.
  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, flue pipes, water lines, and hydraulic systems.
  • Install, maintain and repair all piping in the facility.
  • Install, maintain and repair valves, hoses, fittings, bearings, gauges and meters in facility.
  • Weld and repair all metal units in facility.
  • Fabricate equipment and parts.

  • High degree of welding experience and mechanical aptitude.
  • Ability to organize and plan workflow.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Computer skills.
  • Certification in the use of the following mobile equipment (training will be provided if necessary):
    • Crane
    • Forklift
    • Loader
    • Manlift
  • Must achieve passing score on pre-employment assessment

Salary : $30 - $35

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