[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All General Mills jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-mills/) · [Search jobs](/search/) General Mills · Kansas City, MO # Maintenance Mechanic - La Tiara - Kansas City, MO Kansas City, MO $28.00 per hour Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on General Mills’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on General Mills’s careers site →](https://genmills.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/GMI_External_Careers/job/Kansas-City-MO/Maintenance-Mechanic---La-Tiara---Kansas-City--MO_10128783) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [General Mills](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-mills/) / Maintenance Mechanic - La Tiara - Kansas City, MO ## Job description COMPANY ### OVERVIEW We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.​ POSITION Maintenance Mechanic Starting Pay: $28.00 per hour up to $32.00 per hour $1.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts 8-hour shifts Why Join Our Team Our General Mills facility in Gladstone, Missouri, is the latest addition to our North America plant network - proudly making La Tiara taco shells. As part of a startup team, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape our culture, grow alongside your coworkers, and make an impact from the very beginning. At General Mills, we believe in growth - for our business, our communities, and especially our people. If you're ready to learn, expand your skills, take on new challenges, and build a career in a safety-first environment, Gladstone is the place to do it. What We Have to Offer $28.00 per hour up to $32.00 per hour depending upon skillset and experience Additional $1.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts Up to 120 hours (15 days) vacation annually 11 paid company holidays Paid time off benefits 401(k) with company match Medical, dental, life insurance Career growth and cross-training opportunities Your Work - Schedule and Shift Information 8-hour shifts 2nd shift: 2:45 pm to 11:15 pm 3rd shift: 10:45 pm to 7:15 am Currently hiring for 2nd shift and/or 3rd shift dependent upon business need - Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, holidays and emergency events as needed Plant operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. ### KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES As part of our manufacturing team, you will: Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on processing and packaging equipment to improve reliability and operational performance Understanding and following all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment Installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing industrial processing and packaging machinery, work tools and equipment Identifying/diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues, electrical and/or electronic issues Management of work orders, parts requisition, and data entry through understanding and use of Maximo Maintenance Management System Providing technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modification Understanding, initiating, and participating in Root Cause Analysis (Why, Why) Performing both uptime and down time preventative maintenance Effectively communicate and productively interact with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors, vendors, visitors, etc. Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance Assist in training new employees ### MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English) 2+ years (minimum) experience in industrial maintenance or related industry experience and/or equivalent education in a related field/industry - Must have a solid understanding of mechanical and pneumatic systems, basic electrical troubleshooting skills, ability to diagnose problems, repair or replace components, preventative maintenance and attention to detail Experience with various tools and technologies, including hand tools, power tools, basic electrical skills including using a multimeter; checking voltage, testing motors, safely opening panels, resetting brakers, identifying faults and use of a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) - Ability to work independently and as a team with flexibility to quickly shift work priorities - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. - Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions - Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms - Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards - Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required) - Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens ELIGIBILITY Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE) ​ General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission. Check out why General Mills Manufacturing is a great place to grow a career:​ ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 59 days - Location: Kansas City, MO - Pay: $28.00 per hour[Apply on General Mills’s careers site →](https://genmills.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/GMI_External_Careers/job/Kansas-City-MO/Maintenance-Mechanic---La-Tiara---Kansas-City--MO_10128783) ## More jobs at General Mills ### [Elevator Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-mills/jobs/83519d9859b57e91e3ef/) Kansas City, MO ### [Maintenance Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-mills/jobs/ad8518d961b650f98711/) Kansas City, MO ### [Processing Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-mills/jobs/0d510a616595a1a6f2f0/) Kansas City, MO ### [Ammonia Refrigeration Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-mills/jobs/302e8fd596c9b77038cc/) Joplin, MO ### [Bakery Training Technician - NE Texas](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-mills/jobs/f4acaccf73d425607809/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Forklift Mechanic - SYGMA - Kansas City, MO](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sysco/jobs/652509b7fb4a7b97d79a/) Sysco · Kansas City, MO ### [Diesel Mechanic 3 - SYGMA - Kansas City, MO](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sysco/jobs/d641cd394cfa6674eda5/) Sysco · Kansas City, MO ### [Regional CDL Truck Driver | Average $100,000+ per year | Kansas City, MO](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ruan-transportation/jobs/68f1a73aeff26cc0fff0/) Ruan Transportation · Kansas City, MO ### [General Maintenance - Doubletree Kansas City Overland Park](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hilton-worldwide-holdings/jobs/fd73dd7999f155fb9b17/) Hilton Worldwide Holdings · Overland Park, KS, United States ### [Maintenance Mechanic](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/5668ae242f10d71b79b5/) Cargill · Hutchinson, Kansas OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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