Winland Foods is proud to support a collaborative company culture and continued company growth , creating new opportunities! Due to this growth, we have IMMEDIATE openings for full time Maintenance Technicians on 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts!

The Maintenance Technician/ Mechanic will work in partnership with Maintenance leadership and Production leadership to perform basic maintenance and repairs on food manufacturing machinery equipment, including conveyors, packaging equipment, production equipment, electrical controls systems and other related plant systems, while adhering to safety rules and focusing on food safety.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MO St Louis

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

What you will get:

Pay: Highly Competitive Pay rate + Shift Differential, Paid Weekly

Perks: Not only do we invest in our employees with training and growth opportunities, but we offer a comprehensive benefits packaging including medical, dental, vision and 401K. Located in South St. Louis.

What you will do:

To perform jobs successfully, the incumbent will be required to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.  The company reserves the right to modify, delete or add to the essential functions for the Maintenance position at any time.

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. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment. Perform equipment modifications, rebuilds, and general building maintenancePerform routine maintenance welding and minor fabrication. 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. Use sound judgment to ensure personal safety and the safety of others. Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, PLC’s, ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams, ability to determine root cause, welding, CMMS/PM/PdMExperience in Fallas, Triangle, Rockford, film packaging vertical and horizontal, carton packaging, case packers, palletizers and GMP/Food processing. Proactively monitors line and initiates corrective actions that circumvent downtimeAble to identify parts for corrective maintenance activities and assist in quoting processMust 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. Ability to understand and interpret equipment training manuals and drawings. Must demonstrate good math skills and understanding of control circuits. Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills combined with a sense of urgency. All other duties as assigned

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.

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.