Certified Maintenance Team Member

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This position requires a self‑directed, team‑oriented individual who takes pride and ownership in their work and is willing to accept total responsibility for plant equipment troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance programs. Maintenance Mechanics will be responsible for a broad variety of equipment and system types, and must possess solid mechanical, electrical and maintenance welding skills along with above‑average troubleshooting abilities.

Full time

MO Excelsior Springs

Production Group

Certified Maintenance Team Member

Monday through Friday, the schedule transitions to a 2-2-3 rotation (work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days: then the opposite the next week) once fully trained.

6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, hours transition to 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM once fully trained.

1000 Italian Way, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.

$29.87‑$42.14 per hour, plus $1.50 shift differential once transitioned to 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM shift.

• Stock and locate spare parts.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Perform equipment modifications and rebuilds.
• Perform routine maintenance welding and minor fabrication.
• Perform general building maintenance.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained to manufacture safe, legal and quality product.
• Maintain clean work areas in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Ensure compliance with all safety programs and maintain hazard‑free work areas.
• Schedule and perform regular preventive maintenance (e.g., blowers, airlocks, press machinery, HVAC, packaging lines, and general plumbing).
• Adjust schedule to support a 2‑shift operation; overtime may be required.
• Communicate effectively with team members and across functions to support self‑directed work environment.
• Use sound judgment to protect personal safety and the safety of others.

Team Lead

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Good communication skills; able to understand training manuals and drawings.
• Strong math skills and sense of urgency.
• Solid mechanical aptitude combined with technical training or equivalent manufacturing experience (preferably in food manufacturing).
• Creative troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced understanding of electrical distribution, control circuits and PLC theory/programming.
• Advanced maintenance welding skills (stick, Tig, Mig, gas).
• Proficiency operating shop equipment (drill press, hydraulic press, milling machine, lathe, grinders, band saws).
• Physical requirements:
  
  lift at least 50 lbs unassisted; periodically lift up to 100 lbs; climb, kneel, crawl and work at elevation; vocal communication; adequate distance and color vision.

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.