Industrial Maintenance Technician I $10K First Year Sign-On Bonus

Maintenance and Reliability Technician I

$10,000 First Year Sign-On Bonus

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:

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION:

We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $21.70 - $28.92, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - OIP, 5% Annual.

BENEFITS:

At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts • Life and Disability Programs • Voluntary Benefit Programs • Company Sponsored Wellness Programs • Retirement Savings with Company Match • Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays • Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

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.

En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills.

Salary : $10,000