Maintenance Mechanic - La Tiara - Kansas City, MO

About the role

As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for mechanical and some electrical preventative and reactive maintenance of processing and packaging equipment and providing technical support to improve and optimize within the manufacturing operations and processes.

Responsibilities

• Creating high quality foods that are eaten EVERYDAY, NATIONWIDE
• Using TECHNOLOGY in an industry-leading facility
• Working with HIGH-LEVEL operators on EXPERIENCED teams that are looking to pass down their knowledge to workers
• WILLING TO LEARN and get paid doing it
• CHALLENGING yourself to get the JOB DONE RIGHT and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity
• 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
• Management of work orders, parts requisition, and data entry through understanding and use of 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
• Aid in training new employees

Requirements

• Minimum of a 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) in industrial maintenance or related industry experience and/or equivalent education in a related field/industry
• 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
• Basic shop equipment (mill, lathe, grinder, presses, etc) preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment
• Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
• Willing to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions

Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Independent work capability

Benefits

• 120 hours of vacation annually and 11 paid company holidays
• 48 hours paid sick and emergency time
• Great paid time off benefits
• 401(k) - company match, annual company contribution and more
• Health Insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and life
• AND much more!

Pay

$28.00 per hour up to $32.00 per hour depending upon skillset and experience

Schedule

• Shift Hours: 8-hour shift
• 1st shift: 6:45 am to 3:15 pm
• 2nd shift: 2:45 pm to 11:15 pm
• 3rd shift: 10:45 pm to 7:15 am

Benefits

• Up to $32.00 per hour (Internal Advancement Pay for Skill opportunities)
• Shift Differential: Additional $1.00 per hour for 2nd and 3rd shift

About the location

Our General Mills facility in Gladstone, Missouri, is the latest addition to our North America plant network - proudly making La Tiara taco shells. As part of a startup team, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape our culture, grow alongside your coworkers, and make an impact from the very beginning. At General Mills, we believe in growth - for our business, our communities, and especially our people. If you're ready to learn, expand your skills, take on new challenges, and build a career in a safety-first environment, Gladstone is the place to do it.