Industrial Maintenance Tech

Summary

Based in Wichita, KS, the Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of heat treatment equipment, facilities, and support systems. This is a safety-sensitive position responsible for minimizing unplanned downtime, supporting high production quality, and maintaining a safe, efficient work environment.

As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, including some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. The role is safety-sensitive due to the heavy industrial market.

• $1,500 sign-on retention bonus
• Paid holiday and paid time off
• 401(k) with a match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and families
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to work full-time, 40+ hours per week

• Execute preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial heat treat equipment, including vacuum furnaces, integral quench furnaces, batch and continuous furnaces, quench tanks, gas systems, and chillers.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Inspect, calibrate, and maintain control systems, burners, fans, thermocouples, sensors, transformers, and PLC-based equipment.
• Conduct inspections and testing of water flows, fluid levels, filters, and wash systems; report anomalies.
• Perform analytical troubleshooting and assist in testing equipment per manufacturer and company-wide standards.
• Maintain compliance with pyrometry and industry standards (e.g., AMS
  2750, CQI-9, Nadcap).
• Maintain accurate logs and service records using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Assist with facility and vehicle upkeep, including running errands and collecting materials as needed.
• Maintain shop manuals, blueprints, and documentation in an organized manner.
• Promote continuous improvement and lean practices across operations.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to ensure equipment efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Promptly report and act on repair needs for equipment, facility, and vehicles.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the maintenance department and work areas.

Required:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance preferred.
• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, ideally in the heat treating or heavy industrial sector.
• Strong knowledge of PLC systems, mechanical systems, HVAC, and electrical diagnostics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer applications.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and team communication skills.
• Ability to work in high-temperature environments, lift up to 50 lbs, and navigate confined spaces and elevated work areas.

• Hands-on experience with heat treat brands like Ipsen, Surface Combustion, or Lindberg.
• Industrial certifications (e.g., Journeyman, NCCER, or electrical licenses).
• Experience with SCADA systems or furnace data acquisition platforms.
• Certified in forklift and overhead crane operation.
• Understanding of metallurgy and heat treatment processes.

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and climb throughout the shift.
• Tolerance for exposure to heat, noise, fumes, and humidity.
• Manual dexterity for handling tools, instruments, and data entry.
• Capacity for effective oral and written communication.
• Visual acuity for inspecting equipment and reading documentation.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident to meet ITAR compliance.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Accept constructive feedback and adhere to workplace policies and procedures.

• Competitive hourly wage + overtime opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Training and career advancement
• A collaborative and safety-first work culture

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.