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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Trainee) 

Opportunity Knocking – be a part of something big. Bayer Crop Science in Kansas City, Missouri has a great environment and are looking for team-oriented colleagues like yourself, to help achieve company success. There are so many reasons to join us.

Why join?

• Top tier compensation and benefits package.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Collaborative environment driven by teamwork.

Benefits designed to fit your lifestyle:

• Pay is based on past work experience and/or schooling required for the Instrumentation and Electrical Distribution Technician (Trainee):
  • $26.08 an hour for Level I
  • $29.03 an hour for Level II
  • $31.40 an hour for Level III.  
  • Great earnings potential available when meeting B Level and A Level technician requirement.

• 3 weeks Paid Vacation and 16 paid Holidays from DAY ONE.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription from DAY ONE.
• 401K plan with a company match (100% of the first 3% you contribute and 50% on the next 4% you contribute.)
• Retirement Contribution of 5% of eligible earnings.
• Educational Assistance (up to $7,500.00 annually.)
• And many more company Perks and Discounts.

What you’ll do

The primary responsibility the Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Trainee) role is to learn to maintain, install and repair process equipment, machinery, structures, piping systems, and mechanical equipment in production and production support plants across the site according to the instructions and procedures established by the manufacturer and Bayer.

• Assist in performing routine, unscheduled, and preventative maintenance jobs that 1) return disabled equipment to a safe working condition or 2) thru regular routine or preventative activities, maintain equipment in good, safe working condition to eliminate unscheduled outages;
• Assist in the installation of new equipment or make modifications to existing equipment that will enhance the operation of process equipment;
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment that is not performing to standards and complete the necessary repairs for optimum performance of the equipment;
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards;
• Operate all mobile equipment safely and within the working limits of the equipment;
• Operate all lifting equipment, both stationary and mobile, safely, within the load limits of the equipment;
• Maintain accurate records of time spent and material used on work orders;
• Participate in reviews regarding repairs, replacements, failure analysis, installations, and modifications of equipment;
• Computer knowledge, understanding of diagrams, prints, etc.;
• Observe all company work and safety procedures;
• Ensure proper use and care of tools, equipment, and facilities.

Required Qualification:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent;
• Ability to pass a post-offer physical and perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation;
• Hours: Monday through Friday 6:45am start time; 8 or 10-hour shifts. Overtime required as needed;
• Valid Driver’s license and eligibility to drive a company car or pooled vehicle (driving record must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers and MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening).

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED AND 6 months fulltime work/military experience OR 12 months parttime work/military experience; OR
• Completed a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Work-Ready Program prior to graduating High School; OR
• High School diploma/GED AND 6 months fulltime postsecondary education also considered.

Areas of Work/Military Experience, Postsecondary Education may include but not limited to: 

• Industrial and/or Mechanical Maintenance
• Machinery Repair
• Machine Tool Operation
• Pipefitting
• Welding

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