Maintenance Technician
Post Holdings · Lawrence, KS
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
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A technician-level reliability role at Post Holdings (food & beverage) in Lawrence, KS.
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 59 live postings that list pay, out of 2258 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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- Team leadership 69%
- PLC 39%
- Welding 31%
- Root cause 27%
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Responsibilities
Maintenance Mechanic A Starting rate: $36.70 per hour The schedule for the Maintenance Mechanic will be: Saturday - Monday with alternating Fridays 12-hour shifts, 6pm - 6am OR 6am - 6pm (shifts do not rotate) Shift premium: up to $1.50 per hour Job Duties: Maintain and repair all plant equipment and facilities in a way that achieves customer satisfaction in support of the manufacturing of Kibbles ‘n Bits Review work orders to ensure materials are available and develop manpower and scheduling estimates. Initiate work orders when work cannot be performed immediately Perform preventative maintenance and inspection functions and take the initiative to ensure these programs are modified and updated as needed Maintain a clean, sanitary and orderly work area to ensure employee and food safety
Qualifications
A successful candidate will have: High school diploma or GED required Industrial maintenance experience strongly preferred Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills Experience maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment and facilities Proven commitment to safety, quality, and reliable performance Ability to work effectively in a team environment Strong communication and problem-solving skills Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Reliable attendance required Food manufacturing experience preferred Physical
Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs and ladders, reach, bend, stoop, squat, and perform repetitive manual tasks. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 65 lbs and push or pull up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Maintenance Mechanic A Starting rate: $36.70 per hour The schedule for the Maintenance Mechanic will be: Saturday - Monday with alternating Fridays 12-hour shifts, 6pm - 6am OR 6am - 6pm (shifts do not rotate) Shift premium: up to $1.50 per hour Job Duties: Maintain and repair all plant equipment and facilities in a way that achieves customer satisfaction in support of the manufacturing of Kibbles ‘n Bits Review work orders to ensure materials are available and develop manpower and scheduling estimates. Initiate work orders when work cannot be performed immediately Perform preventative maintenance and inspection functions and take the initiative to ensure these programs are modified and updated as needed Maintain a clean, sanitary and orderly work area to ensure employee and food safety
A successful candidate will have: High school diploma or GED required Industrial maintenance experience strongly preferred Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills Experience maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment and facilities Proven commitment to safety, quality, and reliable performance Ability to work effectively in a team environment Strong communication and problem-solving skills Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Reliable attendance required Food manufacturing experience preferred Physical
Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs and ladders, reach, bend, stoop, squat, and perform repetitive manual tasks. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 65 lbs and push or pull up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Business Unit Overview Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news. Location Description The Lawrence, Kansas facility is 236,000 square feet and home to about 200+ hard working team members who are proud to produce iconic pet food brands like Kibbles 'n Bits®. Lawrence is a college town and the home to both the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University with Kansas State University about 85 miles away. The city is known for a thriving music and art scene and is also the home of the University of Kansas athletic teams.
