Industrial Maintenance and Reliability Technician I
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As a Maintenance and Reliability 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.
To succeed, you must be able to:
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.
Your responsibilities:
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
Essential skills and experience:
High School diploma or equivalent preferred
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
Good to have:
Experience with CMMS system
Experience with conveying and packaging equipment
2+ years job experience in Maintenance & Reliability operations
Maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment
Experience with plant automation systems (PLC, VFDs, Electrical, Mechanical systems)
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions (With or without reasonable accommodation):
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as is required by the operating areas (i.e. safety glasses, protective footwear, hearing protection and, at times, a respirator)
Ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
Ability to work a machine paced continuous process that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with conditions which include:
Heat/cold temperatures (inclement weather)
Indoor/outdoor environment
Dusty environment
Noisy environment
Frequent moving/vibration/ or other motion of equipment/processes
Elevated places, to include stairs/ladders
Ability to perform work at a computer and other administrative/managerial tasks
May be required to pass a physical abilities test with or without reasonable accommodation with the ability to:
Frequently stand, walk, rotate, bend/stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, balance and reach or lift at shoulder level, above shoulder level, and below shoulder level
Frequently climb stairs and/or ladders
Occasionally lift/shovel/carry up to 55 pounds
Occasionally push up to 200 pounds of force
Occasionally pull/torque up to 210 pounds of force
Other Considerations:
Willing to work weekends, holidays, 7-day weeks, and opposing shifts, when needed
Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a pre-employment background check and/or drug test
Must be authorized to work in the Unites States without sponsorship now and in the future
Team members must be clean shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N-95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection.
Location:
Wichita KS
Address:
715 East 13th Street, Wichita KS, 67214
Additional Locations (if applicable):
Employment Type:
Full time
Additional Information:
EEO Commitment:
At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be 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, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills.
The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.