This position will require 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. The Maintenance Technician 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. Due to the elevated levels of efficiency and productivity expected from this plant, the person in this position must be innovative and demonstrate a “Can Do” attitude and be willing to perform whatever tasks are necessary for the plant to meet its objectives.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MO St Louis

Job Type:

Job Posting Title:

Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

Responsibilities: 

Stock and locate spare parts. 

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment. 

Perform equipment modifications. 

Perform equipment rebuilds. 

Perform routine maintenance welding and minor fabrication. 

Perform general building maintenance. 

Ensure that work areas are clean, and that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) are fully complied with. 

Ensure compliance with all safety programs and maintain hazard free work areas. 

Responsible for properly maintaining equipment in order to produce safe, quality and legal product. 

Schedule and perform regular preventive maintenance 

Flexibility to work overtime as operations require. 

Ability to effectively communicate with team members. 

Use sound judgment to ensure personal safety and the safety of others. 

Communicate effectively across all functions to ensure efficient production levels.  

 

Supervision:  

Maintenance Supervisor/Manager; On shift supervisor 

Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills: 

High school diploma or GED certification. 

5 years of verifiable industrial maintenance including:  electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, PLC’s, ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams, ability to determine root cause, welding, CMMS/PM/PdM plus experience in Fallas, Triangle, Rockford, film packaging vertical and horizontal, carton packaging, case packers, palletizers and GMP/Food processing. 

Must possess a solid mechanical aptitude combined with technical training and/or the equivalent in manufacturing experience (preferably in food manufacturing). 

Computer skills including ability to learn/operate Maximo. 

Effective communication skills with all levels of plant personnel. 

Ability to understand and interpret equipment training manuals and drawings. 

Must demonstrate good math skills. 

Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills combined with a sense of urgency. 

Understanding of control circuits. 

Prefer working knowledge of the following support equipment: 

Boilers, pumps and circulating systems 

Air compressors and pneumatic systems 

Pneumatic conveying and related systems 

Proficient in the operation of the following shop equipment: 

Drill press 

Hydraulic press 

Milling machine 

Lathe 

Grinders, band saws and other related hand tools. 

Ability to weld  

Must pass written and practical exam/evaluation.

Physical Requirements: 

Ability to lift at least 55 pounds unassisted; periodically lift to 100 lbs.  

Must be able to climb, kneel, crawl and work at elevation. 

Distance and color vision acuity is required. 

 

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. 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 and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.