Industrial Maintenance Technician

Location

Wichita KS

Maintenance Technician I

Industrial Maintenance Technician (with a $10K First Year Sign-On Bonus)

As a Maintenance Technician I, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, fixing, and maintaining equipment. You will support and enable preventative maintenance at the plant. You are expected to learn basic maintenance skills and complete related tasks as needed.

• Deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day.
• Serve others with understanding, respect, and care.
• Operate with simplicity, clarity and transparency.
• Work through and drive change.
• Organize, prioritize and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines.
• Learn and apply new technology and share your knowledge with others.
• Above all you will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.

• Perform basic maintenance tasks per work orders assigned
• Understand how to work safely and speak up when you do not
• Continue to learn new skills and grow in your maintenance expertise
• Collaborate and build relationships with team members at the plant

• High School diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effectively use computer applications
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
• Willingness to learn new skills until you can demonstrate proficiency in basic technical competencies
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including ability to problem solve
• Knowledge of food safety requirements and HACCP

• Experience with CMMS system
• Experience with conveying and packaging equipment

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by operating areas
• Ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to work a machine paced continuous process that operates 24/7 with conditions including heat/cold, dusty environment, frequent moving/vibration
• Elevated places, stairs/ladders
• Ability to perform work at a computer and other administrative/managerial tasks

• Willing to work weekends, holidays, 7-day weeks, and opposing shifts when needed
• Pre-employment background check and/or drug test may be required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future
• Team members must be clean shaven to perform tasks requiring respiratory protection

Note: The preceding position description is designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities and may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties. The description is subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.

715 East 13th Street, Wichita KS 67214

Full time

Competitive Compensation: The starting range is $21.70 - $28.92 per hour with potential for additional earning; bonus plan details determined by role and performance. Bonus plan target: 5% annual (OIP).

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision;
Health Savings Accounts;
Life and Disability;
Voluntary Benefits;
Wellness Programs;
Retirement Savings with Company Match;
Employee Assistance Program;
Paid Time Off and Holidays;
Employee Recognition Program.

EEO Commitment: Ardent Mills is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic. Bilingual statements included where applicable.

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