Maintenance Mechanic

Kansas Ag Connection; Emporia (KS); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation time

Job summary

Bunge is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for its Emporia, Kansas soybean processing facility. The role involves performing maintenance repairs on production machines and plant equipment, with a focus on preventive maintenance, repairs, and on-call overtime.

You will read manuals, interpret blueprints, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and support a safe, efficient operation.

Qualifications

• General troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
• Welding experience (stick and MIG).
• Knowledge of bearing installation and clearance setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious environment.
• Good written and verbal communications skills.
• Must be proficient in reading, speaking, and writing English.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production machines and plant equipment.
• Read manuals, blueprints, and work orders for maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines and facilities.
• Rebuild, repair, and replace damaged parts.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Test, adjust, and ensure proper operation after repairs.
• Perform welding and light fabrication as needed.
• Complete emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance during operation.

Skills

General troubleshooting

Welding (stick & MIG)

Bearing installation

Team environment

Safety conscious

Written & verbal communication

Reading, speaking, writing English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP maintenance software

PLC

HVAC

Job description

# Maintenance MechanicBack to search resultsApply to this positionFollow CompanyMore Jobs from BungeSend to Friend**City :** Emporia **State :** Kansas (US-KS) **Country :** United States (US) **Requisition Number :** 47679 **A Day in the Life:** The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing maintenance repairs in a soybean processing facility. They perform routine and preventative maintenance on all equipment in the plant. **Position Details:** Day shift, M-F, ability to work overtime and on-call as needed Pay: $31.33 an hour **What You'll Be Doing:** * Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility's equipment* Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service* Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facility* Rebuild, repair, and replace damaged, defective, or worn parts* Perform mechanical tasks including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines* Diagnose problems, replace, or repair parts, test and adjust as needed* Use a variety of hand and power tools, and material handling equipment* Perform welding including light fabrication of spouts, transitions, etc. from sheet metal including all positions (Stick, MIG and TIG)* Complete emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service* Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those and any unusual situation to proper supervision* Rebuild pumps and gearboxes* Inspect for conformity to industry standards or specifications* Maintain a safe work environment for self and all employees* Participate in Bunge's Employee Safety Involvement Plan* Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area* Other duties as assigned **Minimum Qualifications:** * General troubleshooting and maintenance skills* Welding experience (stick and MIG)* Knowledge of bearing installation and clearance setting* Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment* Demonstrated ability to work in a safety conscious environment* Good written and verbal communications skills* Must be proficient in reading, speaking, and writing English **Preferred Qualifications:** * High school diploma or GED* Experience with SAP maintenance software* Experience with PLC and HVAC **Benefits:** * Health Benefits - Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.* Family Support - Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.* Tuition Reimbursement - after one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5000 per year.* Vacation time - We value work-life balance and offer a generous vacation program. Vacation time is accrued each pay period, with the accrual rate determined by your length of service at Bunge, pay frequency, and shift schedule. Typically, employees accrue approximately two weeks of vacation during their first full calendar year. However, the exact amount may vary depending on the specific facility's shift schedule. At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they're grown to where they're needed-in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com. Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core: • **We Are One Team** - **Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive** • **We Lead The Way** - **Agile, Empowered, Innovative** • **We Do What's Right** - **Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity** If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day - people who are #ProudtoBeBunge **Job Segment:** Facilities, Maintenance Mechanic, MIG Welding, Machinist, Agricultural, Operations, Manufacturing, Agriculture