Maintenance Technician in Kansas City, Kansas at PPC FLEX

Maintenance Technician

Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Join Our Team

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to help keep our production equipment running safely, efficiently, and reliably. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in ensuring we deliver high-quality flexible packaging products on time while maintaining our commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you will:

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and repairs on production equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and system issues with urgency and accuracy
• Ensure all repairs meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Utilize CMMS (maintenance software) to track work orders, time, and materials
• Maintain and inspect tools and equipment at the start and end of each shift
• Communicate effectively with team members across shifts to ensure continuity
• Support food safety, GMP, and quality programs
• Keep equipment clean and in optimal working condition
• Contribute ideas and participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist in other departments or tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Previous maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to read blueprints, manuals, and technical documents
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use measuring tools (micrometers, tape measures, etc.)
• High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
• Strong communication skills and team mindset
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Performance Expectations

• Commitment to a Zero Safety Incident culture
• Adherence to GMP, food safety, and quality standards
• Timely and accurate completion of work orders
• Compliance with attendance and company policies
• Proper care of equipment with a focus on first-time fix accuracy

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
• Stand for extended periods during shifts
• Work overtime as needed and respond to off-hour call-ins for critical breakdowns
• Work in a fast-paced production environment
• Provide your own basic hand tools (specialty tools provided)
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including overnight if needed

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team-oriented culture focused on safety and excellence
• Opportunity to work on advanced production equipment
• Contribute to meaningful improvements and operational success
• Stable, essential industry with growth opportunities

If you’re a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in quality work and thrives in a team environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help keep our operations running at their best.

12 hour rotating Shift (2-2-3) 5:45PM-6:00AM

Week 1 = Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat
Week 2 = Sun, Wed, Thur

Week 1 = 49 hours
Week 2 = 36.75 hours