Maintenance Technician 2nd (3pm-11pm) and 3rd shift (11pm-7am)

Maintenance Technician – Learn, Grow, and Keep Things Running

Looking for a career where your skills matter every single day? Join us and help keep the machines (and people) moving safely.

At Laclede Chain, we don't just make chain - we make products that protect people and industries. Every link we build is tested to the limits, and our Maintenance team is the backbone that keeps our operations running strong.

We're going through an exciting cultural and operational transformation, and this is your chance to step into a role where you'll build real skills, grow your career, and make a difference.

Pay & Career Growth

• Starting pay: $22.71 per hour (based on experience)
• Built-in advancement: Move up through a 3-step program with guaranteed skill development and pay increases at each level
• Stability opportunity: Reliable full-time work with room to grow long-term
  
  

What You'll Do

Skills

As a Maintenance Technician (Step 1) you'll begin your journey through our career path. You'll learn the ropes while building your skills in:

• Troubleshooting equipment and solving problems on the spot
• Installing, maintaining, and repairing machines, structures, and systems (hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical)
• Cleaning, lubricating, and performing preventive maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly
• Reading blueprints, diagrams, and manuals to diagnose and repair issues
• Using measuring tools like calipers and micrometers with precision
  
  

Why Join Us

• Clear career path: From Step 1 → Step 3 with pay raises as you advance
• Hands-on learning: Build in-demand skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems
• Be part of change: Help shape a safer, smarter workplace as we modernize
• Purpose-driven work: The reliability of our chain - and the safety of our customers - depends on you
• Supportive team culture: You'll never be "just a number" here
  
  

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least 1 year of related experience in maintenance or equivalent training
• Ability to read or learn to read blueprints, sketches, and technical documents
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Some exposure to hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems in a manufacturing or technical setting--willingness to learn and expand skills in these areas.
• Comfortable with or willingness to learn how to use measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Strong safety-first mindset and willingness to obtain Confined Space & Respirator certifications as required
• Positive attitude and interest in continuous learning and technical growth
  
  

Physical & Work Environment

• Full-time position on our production floor
• Standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting up to 25 lbs (occasionally more)
• Non-climate-controlled environment, loud machinery (PPE provided)
  
  

If you're ready to grow your skills, step into a career with impact, and be part of something bigger, apply today at Laclede Chain.