Maintenance Tech - Nights

Simmonspetfood; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmonspetfood is seeking a Maintenance Tech for night shift in Emporia, KS. You will assist in equipment repair and preventive maintenance to keep production running smoothly. The role requires experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and fluent English. You will work with Engineers and vendors, follow Simmons operating systems, and comply with safety, LEAN, and

Qualifications

• Experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, replaces, corrects or fixes equipment to ensure operations meet production requirements.
• Troubleshoots equipment and consults with engineers and vendors as needed.
• Follows safety policies and LEAN, maintains familiarity with Simmons operating systems.
• Participates with the team to drive cohesiveness, communicates issues to team leader.

Skills

Welding

Electrical

Mechanical repair

Refrigeration

Hydraulics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Tech - Nights

• Posted on October 2, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Emporia, KS 66801, USA

• Maintenance
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MAINT049178

Description

Assist in equipment repair and preventative maintenance procedures in the operation of the facility where employed.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Repairs, replaces, corrects or affects equipment as needed to ensure equipment operates correctly and efficiently according to production requirements.

Consults with Engineers and vendors as needed. Accomplishes layout work for each project as needed. Will be able to troubleshoot equipment.

Meets safety requirements in accomplishing responsibilities of this position complying with all policies or regulations set forth by Simmons or various government agencies concerning safety, environment, vehicle, handling of food products, packaging, ingredients and any related items.

Participates as a member of the Team . Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the person in this position and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person as to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Enters and locates information on a computer. Visually verifies information, often in small print. Must be able to manually lift or move objects weighing 75-150 pounds. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, on feet for entire shift. Must be able to work in cramped, enclosed, elevated, wet, dirty area with a noise level above 90 decibels.

Travel: NA

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Will use appropriate footwear, hearing protection and other protective equipment as needed or required.

Technical Experience: Must have experience or vocational training in welding, electrical or mechanical repair, and refrigeration or hydraulics.

Industry Experience: Preference for poultry or food processing organization.

Minimum Education : High School Diploma or Equivalent. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Competencies: Communication skills & decision quality - Must have the ability to make good decisions and communicate effectively with others and leadership team.

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

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