Maintenance Technician Kansas City Steak Osage Facility, Kansas City, Kansas

Company: National Beef Packing Co., LLC
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: October 15, 2021

Job Description:

Get a job you'll LOVE!  Kansas City Steak, a National Beef Company, of Kansas City Kansas, Kansas is looking for qualified professionals to join our Maintenance Team.  If you have prior experience in a maintenance role at a food production facility, electrical experience or ammonia/refrigeration experience, we want to talk to you TODAY!  With competitive pay and benefits, safe and stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive, Kansas City Steak could become your next career move!

Maintenance Technician position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Fixing and maintaining mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines
• Rebuilding, repairing, and/or replacing equipment/machinery/parts
• Performing preventative maintenance
• Installing equipment/machinery/parts
• Inspecting and troubleshooting equipment and systems as directed by supervisor
• Complete daily required reporting as well as additional reports as instructed
• Collaboration with management and other departments regarding maintenance issues throughout the facility
• Complete all assignments in priority order as delegated by the supervisor
• Complete startup procedures when appropriate
• Notify supervisor of any unusual conditions which may result in downtime
• Complete assignment tickets in accurate and timely manner
• Record all crisis and unscheduled work orders on the assignment ticket
• Respond to crisis situations in an expedient manner
• Maintain tools in good working order
• Return all borrowed tools to owning area
• Complete all work & safety training as designated by plant management
• Respond to crisis situations as assigned by supervisor
• Ensure that all appropriate safety procedures are followed
• Participate in cost control measures including the return of all unused material to supply
• Maintain refrigeration system
• Other duties as assigned

The ideal candidate for the Maintenance Technician position should possess the following:

• Demonstrated 2 years or more working in Maintenance
• Mechanical skills and understanding of basic machine functions
• Ability to use common tools such as hammers, saws, drills, and wrenches
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to work and be on time when scheduled
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Strong work ethic and eye for detail
• Exemplary safety record (with previous employer)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

The following experience is preferred but not required:

• Ammonia/Refrigeration systems
• Electrical
• Food processing
• 3 phase and electronic experience
• Prior industry experience preferred
• General knowledge of plant layout and production floor equipment and processes

National Beef is a leader in producing fresh, chilled and further processed beef products for customers in the U.S. and worldwide. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production, packaging, and hide tanning facilities that stretch from the western plains to the east coast. We strive to be the preferred employer in every one of those communities, whether it’s measured by the number of people employed or the good we do in the area. We invite you to join our family, wherever you call home. 

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