Maintenance Mechanic

Your Job

Join Koch-Glitsch in Wichita for an exciting second-shift opportunity (MonThu, 4:00 PM3:30 AM) and earn a $2/hour shift premium! In this hands-on role, youll apply your mechanical and electrical skills to keep our cutting-edge process equipment running efficiently. From troubleshooting and repairs to preventive maintenance, youll work with systems like PLCs, motors, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

Our Team

At Koch-Glitsch, LPpart of Koch Engineered Solutionswere at the forefront of mass transfer and separation technology, powering critical processes across the globe. Headquartered in Wichita, KS, we design and manufacture high-performance tower internals like trays, packings, and cutting-edge separation solutions that drive efficiency in distillation, absorption, extraction, and more. With over 60 years of innovation and proprietary designs backed by pilot-scale testing, our equipment helps top players in the chemical, refining, gas processing, and emissions-control industries operate with peak precision and reliability.

What You Will Do

• Maintaining production equipment to optimize reliability through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of machines
• Utilize mechanical skills and knowledge (pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, power transmission, lubrication) and electrical/electronic skills and knowledge (PLCs, A/C, D/C motors and drives, schematics) in our continuous process-manufacturing environment to maximize machine uptime
• Actively participate in KGLP safety program
• Ensure all processes are carried out with the required use of safety controls and PPE
• Performing assigned tasks that entail lifting, walking, bending, squatting, standing, pushing and/or pulling for a minimum of 8 hours per day

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience reading and interpreting manuals/schematics to understand equipment and controls
• A minimum of 1 year experience in troubleshooting, repairing, and operating industrial equipment
• Working knowledge of adjusting and calibrating equipment and machinery to optimal specifications

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience using computer for PC based operational systems, PLC systems, architecture installation, and diagnosis
• Technical degree or apprenticeship certification with maintenance experience in the metalworking industry or similar manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

Koch-Glitsch has achieved business success by having employees who act with integrity, focus on compliance excellence and create real long-term value for our customers and society. These principles are part of MBM, a unique business and management philosophy that sets Koch-Glitsch apart from other companies in its industry. Koch-Glitsch is seeking individuals who share these values and want to be part of a winning team. For more information about Koch-Glitsch, visit our web site at www.koch-glitsch.com.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aqui , or tu ).