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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Maintenance Engineer role supports safe, reliable, and efficient operations at a cement production facility. You will perform routine and preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, support equipment upgrades, and help plan shutdowns and improvements.

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on crushers, grinders, kilns, conveyors, and other material-handling systems to minimize downtime.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve mechanical issues using structured problem-solving methods.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and parts usage.
• Contribute to development and continuous improvement of maintenance schedules, procedures, and best practices.
• Coordinate maintenance work with production and other departments to reduce operational impact.
• Participate in team meetings to review projects, priorities, and progress.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and participate in safety drills and initiatives.
• Support projects such as equipment upgrades, modifications, and installations—provide technical input and hands-on assistance.
• Assist in planning major shutdowns: prepare instructions, estimate labor and materials, and identify special tools.
• Use maintenance management software (e.g., Tabware) and engineering tools (AutoCAD, Microsoft Project) to document work and support planning.
• Pursue professional development opportunities to grow skills in maintenance engineering and cement production.

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Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Entry-level — recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, electrical systems, and industrial instrumentation.
• Ability to analyze problems, develop practical solutions, and implement corrective actions.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Tabware or similar CMMS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred / additional

• Familiarity with CAD tools and basic engineering drawing review.
• Interest in cement production processes and heavy industrial equipment.
• Motivated to learn advanced troubleshooting for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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Work Environment

This is a manufacturing-floor role at a cement plant: expect ~80% time on the production floor and ~20% in an office setting. The facility is a heavy-industrial environment with dust, noise, heat, and large rotating equipment. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and strict safety practices are required.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $60,000 - $75,000 per year.
• Benefits include medical, dental & orthodontics, vision, FSA (medical & dependent care), telemedicine, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, wellness incentives, bonus program, life & AD&D, short- and long-term disability, paid vacation, paid holidays, and 401(k).

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Job Details

• Employment type: Full-time, Permanent
• Workplace: Fully onsite — Sugar Creek, MO (64050)
• Anticipated application close date: 2026-08-21

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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