Maintenance Technician

## Description

**Position Summary**

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the daily inspection, repair, and preventive maintenance of plant production and facility equipment. This role focuses heavily on practical, hands-on mechanical work—including hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and general plant machinery—to keep production moving safely and efficiently. We value strong mechanical aptitude, a solid work ethic, and reliability above all else.

**Job Responsibilities:**

### Technical & Mechanical Operations

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical breakdowns on production lines, heavy conveyors, and facility equipment.
• Inspect machinery for proper functioning and perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) tasks (greasing, tracking, replacing wear parts).
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems (including cylinders, pumps, valves, and lines).
• Safely operate basic shop tools including grinders, cut-off saws, and power tools.
• Welding and fabrication experience is considered a strong asset, but is not required.

### Safety & Teamwork

• Strictly adhere to all plant safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), fall protection, and mandatory PPE guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Work collaboratively with shift supervisors and team members to ensure work orders are completed accurately.
• Safely operate industrial equipment such as forklifts, skid loaders, and man-lifts (onsite training and certification will be provided).

## Qualifications
**Job Requirements:**
| **Requirement** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| **Mechanical Aptitude** | Strong hands-on understanding of how machinery works (nuts, bolts, torque, and mechanical alignment). This is the primary requirement for the role. |
| **Experience** | 2 years of general mechanical, agricultural, or industrial maintenance experience is preferred but not required. Willingness to learn is highly valued. |
| **Language Skills** | Ability to read, write, and speak English is **preferred, but not required**. |
| **Education** | A High School Diploma or equivalent is **preferred, but not required**. Practical capability and problem-solving skills are what matter most. |
## Physical Demands & Work Environment

• **Physical Capability:** Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and climb throughout a 12-hour shift. Must be able to frequently lift and move equipment and parts weighing up to 50 pounds.
• **Environmental Conditions:** Comfortable working in a heavy industrial meat processing environment with exposure to varied temperature zones (both hot and cold areas), wet conditions, and high noise levels.

## Compensation & Benefits
**Hourly Rate:** From $23.25-$33.75 per hour
**Schedule:** 12-hour shifts (May include day, night, and weekend rotations based on plant operational needs). Overtime is paid in accordance with company policy.
**Benefits Package:**

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)