Winland Foods is proud to support a collaborative company culture and continued company growth, creating new opportunities! 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:** Manufacturing Maintenance Technician **Job Description:** **Schedule:** 2 Shifts Available, Day: 7am to 3pm and Evening: 3pm to 11pm. Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed. **Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:** $34 per hour plus $1.50 shift differential. **$2,000 sign on bonus!** (to be paid out during the first 6 months of employment) **Work Location:** 611 E. Marceau St., St. Louis MO 63111 **Benefits:** Based on Union Contract Provisions ​ **Qualifications/Experience/Education/Skills:** 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. + Required High School Diploma or GED + _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 maintenance + Perform 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/PdM + Experience 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 downtime + Able to identify parts for corrective maintenance activities and assist in quoting process + 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. + 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 **_Basic Qualifications:_** + Experience in inspection of all included above and the ability to make recommendations on the proper level of replacement and inspection. + Ability to make recommendation on spare parts, lock-out tag-out, guarding, and the level of operator involvement for proper machine integrity. + Need to hold a valid driver license and insurance. **_Desired Qualifications:_** + Previous experience in the food industry and knowledge of GMP’s and SQF audits would be valuable. **_Competencies:_** + Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. + Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. + Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. + Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. + Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. + Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. **_Work Environment:_** + Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts + Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions + Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals + Usually loud working environment. + Frequently working outside when needed **_Physical Demands:_** + Regularly required to stand and talk or hear + Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms + Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl + Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lifting and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally life and/or move more than 100 pounds. ​ 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. **EEO Statement:** 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. Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy. As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas. By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers. To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.