Maintenance Mechanic - La Tiara - Kansas City, MO

Position Overview

• Maintenance Mechanic
• Starting Pay: $28.00 per hour up to $32.00 per hour
• $1.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• 8-hour shifts

What We Have to Offer

• $28.00 per hour up to $32.00 per hour depending upon skillset and experience
• Additional $1.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Up to 120 hours (15 days) vacation annually
• 11 paid company holidays
• Paid time off benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, life insurance
• Career growth and cross-training opportunities

Your Work Schedule and Shift Information

• 8-hour shifts
• 2nd shift: 2:45 pm to 11:15 pm
• 3rd shift: 10:45 pm to 7:15 am
• Currently hiring for 2nd shift and/or 3rd shift dependent upon business need
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, holidays and emergency events as needed
• Plant operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

Key Accountabilities

As part of our manufacturing team, you will

• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on processing and packaging equipment to improve reliability and operational performance
• Understanding and following all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing industrial processing and packaging machinery, work tools and equipment
• Identifying/diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues, electrical and/or electronic issues
• Management of work orders, parts requisition, and data entry through understanding and use of Maximo Maintenance Management System
• Providing technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modification
• Understanding, initiating, and participating in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why)
• Performing both uptime and down time preventative maintenance
• Effectively communicate and productively interact with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors, vendors, visitors, etc.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Assist in training new employees

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English)
• 2+ years (minimum) experience in industrial maintenance or related industry experience and/or equivalent education in a related field/industry
• Must have a solid understanding of mechanical and pneumatic systems, basic electrical troubleshooting skills, ability to diagnose problems, repair or replace components, preventative maintenance and attention to detail
• Experience with various tools and technologies, including hand tools, power tools, basic electrical skills including using a multimeter; checking voltage, testing motors, safely opening panels, resetting brakers, identifying faults and use of a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Ability to work independently and as a team with flexibility to quickly shift work priorities
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods
• Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards
• Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)
• Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens

Eligibility

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.