Plant Maintenance Technician — Skilled, Safe & Growth‑Oriented

Central Garden & Pet; Neosho (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

401k with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Education Assistance

Referral Program

On-demand pay

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Howard Johnson’s Enterprises is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Neosho, Missouri. The role requires safety awareness and the ability to meet tight schedules while performing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing tasks across the facility.

You will work with maintenance staff to service line equipment and support budget-related duties. Ideal candidates bring welding, fabrication, torch cutting, and basic engine experience, and can operate under supervision or independently with diligence.

Qualifications

• Experience in welding, fabricating, cutting torches, and basic engines.
• Works well under supervision or independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintains plant equipment including bag line, augers, legs, mixers, screeners and conveyors.
• Maintains and services forklifts, front-end loaders, hand jacks and air compressors.
• Performs electrical, plumbing, lubrication and construction tasks as needed.
• Prepares and is accountable for department budget; issues purchase orders and approves invoices.
• Cleans and stores tools and equipment; works with maintenance supervisor as needed.
• Work overtime on short notice as required.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Torch cutting

Basic engines

Job description

Howard Johnson’s Enterprises is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Neosho, Missouri. The role requires safety awareness and the ability to meet tight schedules while performing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing tasks across the facility.

You will work with maintenance staff to service line equipment and support budget-related duties. Ideal candidates bring welding, fabrication, torch cutting, and basic engine experience, and can operate under supervision or independently with diligence.