Maintenance B at Ardent Mills in Newton, Kansas

Job Description:

Ardent Mills

Newton, KS

Maintenance B

About Us

Want to make something truly special? Join Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredients company. With us, you can make products that exceed customer expectations. Make communities healthier and more prosperous. Make the innovative breakthroughs that shape our industry. Make the food that nourishes people throughout North America.

Our operations and services are supported by, the supply assurance of a coast-to-coast network of more than 35 community mills, mixing facilities and a bakery, located throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

We have deep roots in our communities, employing more than 100 certified millers, supporting thousands of local jobs and contributing billions of dollars to local economies.

The Role

Maintain and optimize the plant operations through predictive and preventative maintenance strategies. Reactively repair breakdowns, minimizing production losses. Create a safe plant environment through the leadership of barrier removal and mechanical training for operators.

Key Accountabilities

• Execute on predictive, preventative, reactive and corrective work orders throughout the plant


• Complete safe work permits, pre-job hazard plans and work order corrective action/documentation


• Attend plant safety and business meetings

Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED


• Demonstrated safety champion behaviors


• Minimum two years maintenance experience


• Experience working with an established team


• Good knowledge of Maintenance process and activities


• 24v-480v AC and 24vDC circuit experience


• Demonstrate ability to read, understand and follow wire diagrams in the field


• Change and wire 3 phase motors and electrical components in motor control center


• Troubleshoot and install mechanical drive components (v-belts, gearboxes, sheaves, bearings, etc)


• Safely use hand tools, shop equipment and precision maintenance equipment


• Weld mild steel

EEO Commitment

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 on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills.

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.

Location:

Newton KS

Address:

300 East Broadway Street, Newton KS, 67114

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Employment Type:

Full time

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