Maintenance Technician III/Journeyman Electrician

Ardent Mills; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health and Dependent Savings Accounts

Life and Disability Programs

Voluntary Benefit Programs

Wellness Programs

Retirement Savings with Company Match

EAP

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

Ardent Mills in Wichita, KS is seeking a Maintenance Technician III / Journeyman Electrician to maintain asset health of plant equipment and systems. You will lead electrical troubleshooting, install and maintain motors, VFDs, PLCs, and instrumentation, and support reliability programs.

The role requires a Journeyman Electrician license, 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience, and strong safety and GMP knowledge. Join a team focused on uptime, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial maintenance and reliability experience.
• Licensed Journeyman Electrician.
• Experience with plant automation systems (PLC, VFDs, electrical, mechanical, and control systems).
• Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems up to 1000V - 35000V.
• Experience in food manufacturing, grain milling, agricultural processing, or related industrial environments preferred.
• Experience using CMMS/CRMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks with reliability, integrity, and compliance.
• Understand how to work safely and speak up when you do not.
• Work safely with Safety as top priority.
• Comply with GMP, HACCP, and regulatory mandates.
• Support continuous skills development within the maintenance team.
• Provide preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance as necessary.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, automation, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex equipment failures and support root cause analysis.
• Perform mechanical maintenance including bearings, power transmission components, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, alignments, and rotating equipment.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure documentation is completed and filed appropriately.
• Be familiar with equipment and operations throughout the facility.
• Remain on 24-hour stand-by for emergency maintenance calls.
• Prioritize work time for maximum effectiveness.
• Perform housekeeping and sanitation duties as related to work areas.
• Participate in meetings relating to improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and engagement.
• Mentor and assist Maintenance Technicians in troubleshooting and skills development.

Skills

Electrical expertise

PLC controls

VFDs

Industrial automation

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Leadership

CMMS knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Electrical apprenticeship program

Tools

D365 CMMS

Job description

Position Details

While demonstrating company values as a Maintenance Technician III / Journeyman Electrician, you will be responsible for maintaining optimum asset health for all plant equipment and systems. This position serves as the facility’s primary electrical resource while supporting all aspects of maintenance and reliability operations.

This role is expected to perform advanced troubleshooting of industrial electrical, automation, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems. The successful candidate will possess strong electrical expertise and actively develop and apply mechanical maintenance skills to support overall equipment reliability, uptime, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all tasks with reliability, integrity, and compliance
• Understand how to work safely and speak up when you do not
• Work in a safe and professional manner with Safety always being the top priority
• Comply with GMP, HACCP, and regulatory mandates
• Support continuous skills development and knowledge sharing within the maintenance team
• Provide preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance as necessary
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, automation, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot motors, motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, instrumentation, and power distribution equipment
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and technical drawings
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex equipment failures and support root cause failure analysis activities
• Perform mechanical maintenance including bearings, power transmission components, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, alignments, and rotating equipment
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure all proper documentation is completed and filed appropriately
• Utilize D365 as the Computerized Reliability Management System (CRMS)
• Be familiar with equipment and operations throughout the facility
• Remain on 24-hour stand-by for emergency maintenance calls as scheduled
• Prioritize work time for maximum effectiveness
• Perform housekeeping and sanitation duties as related to work areas
• Actively participate in department and plant-wide meetings relating to improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and engagement
• Mentor and assist Maintenance Technicians in troubleshooting and skills development
• Perform any task reasonably assigned

Specific Skills

• Demonstrated Safety and Food Safety Behaviors
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Provides technical leadership in diagnosing and resolving complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related failures
• Serves as the primary technical resource for PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems
• Advanced working knowledge of motors, motor controls, VFDs, instrumentation, and industrial electrical systems
• Acts as an escalation point for complex troubleshooting and equipment reliability issues
• Knowledge of power transmission systems and precision maintenance methods
• Experience with predictive maintenance technologies and condition monitoring techniques
• Knowledge of fabrication and welding skills
• Computer skills and knowledge of CMMS systems
• Ability to operate industrial equipment such as boom lifts, forklifts, skid steers, telehandlers, and scissor lifts
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Provides technical mentorship and skill development for maintenance team members
• Maintain a good attendance record
• Work all shifts as assigned

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of a state-recognized electrical apprenticeship program preferred

Certifications

• Current Journeyman Electrician License required
• UE Level I certification preferred
• Infrared Level I certification preferred
• NFPA 70E and Arc Flash training preferred
• PLC, VFD, or industrial controls training preferred

Experience

• 10+ years of industrial maintenance and reliability experience
• Licensed Journeyman Electrician
• Experience with plant automation systems (PLC, VFDs, electrical, mechanical, and control systems)
• Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems up to and including medium voltage (1000V - 35000V)
• Experience in food manufacturing, grain milling, agricultural processing, or related industrial environments preferred
• Experience using CMMS/CRMS systems
• Experience supporting preventive, predictive, and reliability-based maintenance programs

Physical Requirements

• Ability to ascend and descend stairs, multiple times per day
• Ability to climb ladders, step and extension
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and exert up to 50 pounds of force, pushing and pulling
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, rotate, bend/stoop, twist, crouch, kneel, balance and reach at shoulder level and below shoulder level
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including a dust mask
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above) with the use of appropriate fall protection.

Location:

Wichita KS

Address:

715 East 13th Street, Wichita KS, 67214

Employment Type

Full time

Competitive Compensation

We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $43.00 - $45.00, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - OIP, 5% Annual.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
• Life and Disability Programs
• Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
• Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).

EEO Commitment

At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.

En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills.

Shift Differential

The Company provides a shift differential to eligible employees who are assigned to and work shifts outside of standard business hours. Shift differential is paid in addition to the employee’s regular base hourly rate and is included in the calculation of the regular rate for overtime purposes.La Compañía proporciona un diferencial de turno a los empleados elegibles que están asignados a turnos de trabajo y fuera del horario comercial estándar. El diferencial de turnos se paga además de la tarifa horaria básica regular del empleado y se incluye en el cálculo de la tarifa regular para fines de horas extras.

Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer

At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for:

• Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills’ Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain [e-mail] or [e-mail].
• Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com