Adams Land and Cattle has an opportunity for a highly motivated and disciplined individual with a high aptitude in mechanics. At times, this individual may be required to assist with other projects in the Maintenance department.

This person will be responsible for:

Working safely in shop and feedlot environments, following all company safety guidelines.

Working with Machine Services/Lot Maintenance teams on a diverse range of projects, from build, to repair, rebuild and retrofit of production assets, including feedlot facilities (processing, feed mill, fencing, water and sprinkler systems) and equipment (feed and straight trucks, heavy equipment, tractors).

Performing skilled work in welding, cutting, shaping and machining accurately and precisely, using welding and machining equipment.

Assembling, fabricating/machining and repairing parts to specifications including taking mechanical fits, welding parts and machining parts.

Set-up, adjustment and operation of the following welding equipment: arc and MIG welding.

Set-up, adjustment and operation of the following machining equipment: mills and lathes.

Using project plans, blue prints, job specifications and design sketches to ensure proper dimensions and tolerance levels of finished product.

Inspecting and testing final product for conformance to quality standards and/or blueprint specifications.

Performing related material handling duties.

Coordinating ordering of required welding materials, such as rods, gas and metals.

Maintaining accurate parts use and/or other records.

Cleaning and maintaining the shop work area.

Cleaning and performing preventative maintenance (PM) and general repairs on utilized welding/machining equipment.

Communicating with engineering, supervisory, production services and feedlot personnel to effectively exchange technical information.

Responding to emergency or high priority work which may, on occasion, be outside of normal working hours.

Recognizing that weather conditions may require change in activities and that cattle comfort is first and foremost regarding this activity.

Evaluating current processes/procedures to recommend changes/modifications for improvements.

Ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:

Commitment to safety and quality culture.

Welding certificate or a minimum of two years welding experience with arc and MIG welders required.

Machining certificate or a minimum of two years machining experience such as lathe, milling machine, drill press, band saw and any machinist related hand tools required.

Electrical, hydraulic and water system experience preferred.

Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, welding symbols and geometric tolerance/dimensioning.

Experience with precision measurement and calibration, including measuring fits of mating parts.

Basic mathematical skills.

High attention to detail.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

Ability to work with others to gather and share information and creatively solve challenging problems.

Excellent verbal communication.

Team-oriented.

Vocational/technical diploma/certificate preferred but may substitute diploma/certificate with applicable experience.

This position requires:

Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly. Standing, sitting, walking, carrying, and lifting/lowering frequently; pushing/pulling, bending, twisting, climbing, reaching/handling/grasping, and kneeling/crouching occasionally; crawling and stairs rarely.

Standing in place continuously at least four-six hours during the workday.

Individual must be able to work in adverse weather conditions, if needed.

Compensation ranges from $23-$30/hour.

$5,000 Hiring Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits which begin on Day 1 of employment (including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, bonus plan, company match 401(k), and more!)

Apply online at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=40830&clientkey=0E27E0D6F5C048D7D0B27B6CF0BA51A2.

Internship Dates: 6/19/23 – 9/1/23 (flexible)
Deadline to apply is 3/15/23

Internship Program Goals

Provide a rewarding experience for students who are preparing for real careers outside of high school or college. The goal is to provide a real-world, thought-provoking internship to experience things first-hand.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Shadow mechanics and supervisors while performing preventative and urgent maintenance of production machinery and equipment.
2. Assist in implementing the storeroom process.
3. Maintain a safe and clean work environment in accordance with SWI’s and GMP’s.

Job Skills

• Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems maintenance.

Working Conditions

1. Refrigerated food manufacturing plant.
2. The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F.
3. Lifting, kneeling, and bending with packages in excess of 50 lbs.
4. Production demands may require evening or weekend scheduling.

Compensation ranges from $15-$17/hour based on education and experience.

Apply at www.Resers.com/Careers or at the Reser’s Recruiting Office at 3728 SE 6th Street in Topeka, weekdays between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Internship Dates: 6/19/23 – 9/1/23 (flexible)
Deadline to apply is 3/17/23

Internship Program Goals

Provide a rewarding experience for students who are preparing for real careers outside of high school or college. The goal is to provide a real-world, thought-provoking internship to experience things first-hand.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs process verification checks at critical food safety and quality points according to the facility’s Food Safety Plan and Quality Plan.
2. Responsible for maintaining records, completing documentation, following proper documentation protocols as assigned.
3. Verifies the facility’s environment including items such as temperature throughout the production facility, sanitizer concentrations and other Food Safety related conditions.
4. Completes Hold/Cooling tags, if appropriate, to isolation conforming ingredients or finished products.

Job Skills

1. Basic knowledge of GMP’s, Food Safety and Safety requirements preferred.
2. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Apple products preferred.
3. Knowledge of HACCP and CCP’s preferred.

Working Conditions

1. Refrigerated food manufacturing plant.
2. The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F.
3. Lifting, kneeling, and bending with packages in excess of 50 lbs.
4. Production demands may require evening or weekend scheduling.

Compensation: $15-$17/hour based on education and experience.

Apply online at www.Resers.com/careers or at the Reser’s Recruiting Office at 3728 SE 6th Street in Topeka. The Recruiting Office is open weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Internship Dates: 6/19/23 – 9/1/23 (flexible)
Deadline to apply is 3/3/23

Internship Program Goals

Provide a rewarding experience for students who are preparing for real careers outside of high school or college. The goal is to provide a real-world, thought-provoking internship to experience things first-hand.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide the leadership and initiative to ensure the successful implementation of lean concepts.

2. Help create ownership and share results from process improvements. Be a teacher and facilitator of continuous improvement.

3. Develop and utilize tools that will maximize the effectiveness of lean and sustain them over time.

4. Ensure processes and practices are in place to identify and share best practices with the plant and across the organization.

Job Skills

1. Intermediate level Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) experience.

2. Experience with root cause analysis and cycle time analysis preferred.

3. Experience with data analysis, documentation and charts preferred.

4. Experience with or knowledge of cost reduction and process development.

Working Conditions

1. Refrigerated food manufacturing plant.

2. The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F.

3. Lifting, kneeling, and bending with packages in excess of 50 lbs.

4. Production demands may require evening or weekend scheduling.

Compensation: $17-$18/hour depending on education and experience

Apply at www.Resers.com/careers or at the Reser’s Recruiting Office at 3728 SE 6th Street in Topeka. The Recruiting Office is open weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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Manko Window Systems has been a leader in the Commercial Windows, Doors and Storefront industry for over 30 years. We are seeking hard working and reliable individuals for our Maintenance department. Industrial maintenance technicians are skilled mechanics that install, repair, and maintain industrial machinery. Candidates should possess prior industrial maintenance experience and have general knowledge of manufacturing processes. The individual will be responsible to maintain building operations and ensure that facility is safe and functional. Candidates must be professional, organized, have a great attitude, and be adept at creative problem-solving and teamwork skills. industrial maintenance technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing commercial and industrial machinery in a building or a manufacturing plant. You will perform typical duties that include ensuring all machines function properly through preventative maintenance service, conducting tests to ensure production machinery functions properly, and performing safety checks and routine maintenance. Other duties include collaborating with the production team, preparing maintenance reports, and instructing and guiding new employees. An industrial maintenance technician also assesses the machinery’s functionality and fabricates parts for machine upgrades and repair.
Duties and Responsibilities include:

Ensure correct and safe operation of equipment and machinery
Ability to troubleshoot to identify issues and perform necessary repairs to equipment, facility, mechanical, electrical, and control panel issues/breakdowns with the use of hand, power and specialized tools
Safely operate forklift, scissor lift, cranes, hoists, power tools, hand tools, welders, torches, mills, lathes, plasma cutter, electrical dollies, stick and MIG welders, and other equipment
Conduct routine maintenance and safety checks with sound judgment to deal with and eliminate safety relate issues and adhere to OSHA regulations
Install, troubleshoot, maintain, service or replace engines, conveyor systems, electrical systems, pulleys, gearboxes, motors, drives, CNC machinery, pneumatic tools, hydraulic equipment, auxiliary equipment, or any defective parts and equipment
Identify faulty equipment through observation and testing metrics to assess functionality of production machines, which includes using micrometers, calipers, and specifications
Manage and source inventory of parts, tools, and other needed components.
Check performance of machinery, clean and lubricate, perform basic diagnostics, and test damaged machine parts to determine whether major repairs are necessary which may include fabrication of parts for repairs and machine upgrades
Read and interpret engineering blueprints
Attend daily shift meetings to prioritize work orders to minimize downtime and communicate status updates with the production team
Prepare and submit maintenance reports
Maintain electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics and mechanical knowledge via on-going training, industry workshops and technical reading
Understand, troubleshoot, install, wire, and program V.F.D’s using
Qualifications (Required):
High School Diploma or equivalent
Proficient with hand, power and specialized tools
Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Knowledge of parametric, industrial control systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics including mechanical & electrical systems maintenance
Previous experience with carpentry, electrical, mechanics, and heavy equipment
Experience with manufacturing equipment, such as CNC machines or previous work experience as an industrial maintenance technician
Valid Driver’s license
Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations
Basic computer and report writing skills
Ability to lift and manipulate heavy equipment
Qualifications (Preferred):
Advanced technical or Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar field
Experience with the following machinery: Lisec, Glaston, Hegla & Emmegi
Required Skills / Abilities:
Eagerness to meet established expectations and take responsibility to achieve results and encourage others to do the same
Quick learner, self-starter, ability to prioritize tasks
Team player and willing to work with minimal supervision
Organized and have an eye for detail
Ability to read a tape measurer and perform basic math
Communication and time-management skills
Team player and willing to work with minimal supervision
Stoop, climb ladders and lift heavy loads up to 50 lbs. during function of duties
Monday through Friday with occasional Saturday hours. Pay is dependent on skills & experience. Health and dental insurance available along with vision, life insurance, and 401k. Holidays and vacation pay is also available.

Apply here! https://mankowindowsystems.com/careers/

The Mechanical Technician works at the United States Postal Service (USPS) Central Repair Facility (CRF) in Topeka, KS.  The CRF is a depot repair facility for USPS mail processing, delivery, and bulk mail systems repairable parts. Examples: repairing printed circuit boards, electrical, electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies to component level. The CRF provides depot level maintenance for essential automation, mechanization, retail and bulk mail processing systems used in all mail processing and retail installations.

Our Mechanical Technician applies working technical knowledge to perform simple or routine tasks in the repair of various types of mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment . Specific tasks include:

Tests, analyzes, and overhauls electromechanical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment using manufacturer’s manuals or similar documentation, detailed drawings, cut away and exploded view drawings, electrical diagrams, and testing equipment
Verifies dimensions using precision measuring tools such as micrometers and calipers.
Remove, replace, and reinstall electrical and mechanical assemblies and hardware in the repair and overhaul of equipment using hand tools, power tools, hoists, precision-measuring and test equipment
Tests items per requirements for circuit continuity and operational reliability using multimeters, voltmeters, function generators, megohmmeters and oscilloscopes.  Analyzes test results, makes repairs or adjustments accordingly
Receives technical guidance as required from supervisor or higher level technicians.
Performs other related duties as assigned

Compensation: $20.57/hour, benefits start 1st day (PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K w/match and more) $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

To apply, click on the link below and create an account and upload your resume. https://careers-peraton.icims.com/jobs/120691/mechanical-technician-1/job?mode=view&mobile=false&width=723&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-360&jun1offset=-300 or go to https://careers.peraton.com/ and type in Topeka to apply to positions.