Maintenance Technician ; 1st Shift

Maintenance Technician I

As a Maintenance 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• High School diploma or GED.
• 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.

• Experience with CMMS system.
• Experience with conveying and packaging equipment.

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as is required by the operating areas (e.g. 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 at 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.
• Noise 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.

• 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 United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Wichita KS

715 East 13th Street, Wichita KS, 67214

Full time

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 the candidate’s unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $27.00 - $29.00, 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.

• 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)

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 based on any protected characteristic as required by law.