Maintenance Mechanic - La Tiara - Kansas City, MO

Maintenance Mechanic - La Tiara - Kansas City, Missouri 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. Shift Hours 8-hour shift

1. st shift: 6:45 am to 3:15 pm
2. nd shift: 2:45 pm to 11:15 pm
3. rd shift: 10:45 pm to 7:15 am

Currently hiring for 2nd and/or 3rd shift dependent upon business need Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays and emergency events Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Pay $28.00 per hour up to $32.00 per hour depending upon skillset and experience Up to $32.00 per hour (Internal Advancement Pay for Skill opportunities) Shift Differential Additional $1.00 per hour for 2nd and 3rd shift 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! 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. What your day will look like 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 Assist in training new employees What you have to offer 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 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 breakers, 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 Physical Requirements 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 Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment #J-18808-Ljbffr General Mills