Maintenance Mechanic - La Tiara - Kansas City, MO
General Mills · Kansas City, MO
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at General Mills (food & beverage) in Kansas City, MO.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1613 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 46 other live reliability postings in Missouri.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 64%
- PLC 55%
- Welding 36%
- EHS / safety 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: General Mills in Kansas City
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Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or GED
- ✓Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English)
- ✓2+ years (minimum) experience in industrial maintenance or related industry experience and/or equivalent education in a related field/industry
- ✓Must have a solid understanding of mechanical and pneumatic systems, basic electrical troubleshooting skills, ability to diagnose problems, repair or replace components, preventative maintenance and attention to detail
- ✓Experience with various tools and technologies, including hand tools, power tools, basic electrical skills including using a multimeter; checking voltage, testing motors, safely opening panels, resetting brakers, identifying faults and use of a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
- ✓Ability to work independently and as a team with flexibility to quickly shift work priorities
- ✓Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- ✓Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods
- ✓Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions
- ✓Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
- ✓Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards
- ✓Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)
- ✓Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens
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Company overview
We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.
Position overview
- •Maintenance Mechanic
- •Starting Pay: $28.00 per hour up to $32.00 per hour
- •$1.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
- •8-hour shifts
Why Join Our Team
Our General Mills facility in Gladstone, Missouri, is the latest addition to our North America plant network - proudly making La Tiara taco shells. As part of a startup team, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape our culture, grow alongside your coworkers, and make an impact from the very beginning. At General Mills, we believe in growth - for our business, our communities, and especially our people. If you're ready to learn, expand your skills, take on new challenges, and build a career in a safety-first environment, Gladstone is the place to do it.
What We Have to Offer
- •$28.00 per hour up to $32.00 per hour depending upon skillset and experience
- •Additional $1.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
- •Up to 120 hours (15 days) vacation annually
- •11 paid company holidays
- •Paid time off benefits
- •401(k) with company match
- •Medical, dental, life insurance
- •Career growth and cross-training opportunities
Your Work Schedule and Shift Information
- •8-hour shifts
- •2nd shift: 2:45 pm to 11:15 pm
- •3rd shift: 10:45 pm to 7:15 am
- •Currently hiring for 2nd shift and/or 3rd shift dependent upon business need
- •Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, holidays and emergency events as needed
- •Plant operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
As part of our manufacturing team, you will
- •Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on processing and packaging equipment to improve reliability and operational performance
- •Understanding and following all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
- •Installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing industrial processing and packaging machinery, work tools and equipment
- •Identifying/diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues, electrical and/or electronic issues
- •Management of work orders, parts requisition, and data entry through understanding and use of Maximo Maintenance Management System
- •Providing technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modification
- •Understanding, initiating, and participating in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why)
- •Performing both uptime and down time preventative maintenance
- •Effectively communicate and productively interact with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors, vendors, visitors, etc.
- •Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
- •Assist in training new employees
Eligibility
Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.
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