Demo

Maintenance Technician - Cape Girardeau MO

Military Technical Recruiting (MTR.vet)
Cape Girardeau, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2026
This is an opportunity to expand your technical career with a company that has hired from MTR in the past and is very military-friendly! If you have a solid multi-craft Maintenance background and are looking to join a leading company that is growing, this is for you!

Our client, a leading plastics manufacturer of packaging, custom sheet, and roll-stock for medical, food, aerospace, and other industries, is seeking a Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician. With manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and over 1,300 employees, they hold over 7% of their market share and are a one-stop-shop for plastic material specifications.

This role is for a dedicated professional to join their maintenance team, focusing on preventative and corrective maintenance for manufacturing machinery. You'll engage in both mechanical and electrical/electronic troubleshooting, navigating complex schematics and blueprints to ensure operational efficiency.

This location is hiring for any of their 3 shifts but will most likely start on 2nd (2:45 PM to 11 PM) or 3rd shift (10:45 PM to 7 AM).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Proactive Troubleshooting & Repair: Minimize downtime by independently troubleshooting mechanical and electrical devices, dismantling, examining, and repairing or replacing defective parts.
  • System Installation & Repair: Install new, or repair and modify existing electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
  • Blueprint & Schematic Navigation: Utilize electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and blueprints for effective planning and troubleshooting.
  • Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operate various shop machinery (drill press, grinders, welders, etc.) and perform repairs using hand and pneumatic tools. You'll also understand and repair steam systems and monitor boiler operations.


Requirements

  • Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and blueprints for troubleshooting and planning.
  • Adept at comprehending and communicating written and oral instructions, including safety rules and detailed operational manuals.
  • Solid understanding of mechanical systems, encompassing gearboxes, motors, air compressors, pumps, and AC/DC drive troubleshooting.


  • Benefits

    Medical, Dental, & Vision.
    Company paid life and long-term and short-term disability programs.
    Flexible spending accounts.
    401(k) with a strong matching program.
    120 hours Paid Time Off (pro-rated based on hire date).
    11 paid holidays.
    Sign-on Bonus potential
    Benefits start day 1

    Salary : $60 - $70

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Maintenance Technician - Cape Girardeau MO?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Maintenance Technician - Cape Girardeau MO career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $54,361 - $72,537
    Income Estimation: 
    $61,410 - $79,791
    Income Estimation: 
    $119,912 - $160,327
    Income Estimation: 
    $155,371 - $216,992
    Income Estimation: 
    $54,822 - $71,584
    Income Estimation: 
    $64,022 - $86,170
    Income Estimation: 
    $64,022 - $86,170
    Income Estimation: 
    $90,648 - $117,689
    Income Estimation: 
    $45,818 - $58,122
    Income Estimation: 
    $54,822 - $71,584
    Income Estimation: 
    $34,576 - $43,543
    Employees: Get a Salary Increase
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Military Technical Recruiting (MTR.vet)

    • Military Technical Recruiting (MTR.vet) Brandenburg, KY
    • Our client, a leading company, is seeking motivated Maintenance Shift Electricians to join their team at a brand-new, technologically advanced steel plate ... more
    • 15 Days Ago

    • Military Technical Recruiting (MTR.vet) WInona, MN
    • This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery, equipment, and systems following specifications, blueprints, manuals, an... more
    • 15 Days Ago

    • Military Technical Recruiting (MTR.vet) Shelby, OH
    • This job involves the setup and operation of various machine tools, including conventional, special purpose, and CNC/NC machines, to fabricate and repair m... more
    • 15 Days Ago

    • Military Technical Recruiting (MTR.vet) Staten Island, NY
    • The hands on Industrial Electrician and Instrumentation Supervisor is responsible for supervising, directing and coordinating the work of all E&I hourly pe... more
    • 15 Days Ago


    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Maintenance Technician - Cape Girardeau MO jobs in the Cape Girardeau, MO area that may be a better fit.

    • Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO Cape Girardeau, MO
    • Behavioral Health Technician - Psychiatric Individualized Supportive Living (PISL) Location: Cape Girardeau, MO PRN Shift Full Time: Saturday - Tuesday 2:0... more
    • 10 Days Ago

    • Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO Cape Girardeau, MO
    • Behavioral Health Technician - Lou Masterman Center (LMC) Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Pay: $17.38 - $19.78/hour shift differentials Community Counseling C... more
    • 4 Days Ago

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!