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Position at JBS USA
Position Title: 2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic
Wage Range: $23-$33.00 Differential: $1.00
Status: Full Time Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Job Summary
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all production and utility systems within the facility. Core equipment includes motors, gearboxes, pneumatic controls, conveying systems, boilers, air compressors, Co2 or Freon-based refrigeration units, and plant support infrastructure. Duties include performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing electrical and mechanical failures, monitoring utility system performance, and executing corrective actions to ensure optimal uptime and process reliability. The role requires strict adherence to USDA guidelines, GMP standards, and all facility safety protocols, including LOTO, confined space, and hot work procedures.
Essential Functions
Reports to Maintenance Supervisor.
Must work and communicate well with Maintenance, QA, Operations supervisors.
Maintain and repair all production equipment: including, but not limited to, pumps, tumblers, evaporators, dryers, valves, baggers, injectors, slicers, packaging machines, etc.
Must have a working knowledge of and experience in plant maintenance operations.
inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
Test mechanical to ensure proper functioning.
Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, and hand tools, or power tools.
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. Operate hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance.
Inspect mechanical components to identify problems.
Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
Trouble shoot electrical controls and components, and repair as needed.
Ordering / maintaining inventories for all parts to service all equipment plant wide.
Ability to communicate with technical support with equipment.
Documentation of all schematic and diagram changes to keep plant record current.
Responsible for working with a minimum amount of supervision in all key areas.
Responsible for reporting on a daily basis work orders and activity reports (all time is to be accountable).
Required to climb stairs, ladders and work in congested areas.
Employee will be subject to temperatures ranging from 0 degrees F to 130 degrees F.
Responsible for all work being done in a timely fashion and done properly
Follow all company Policies, such as but not limited to: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safe Quality Foods (SQF), and Safety Rules and procedures
Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.
Must be familiar with equipment and parts used on equipment, including proper name for parts.
Must be able to contact technical support for any of our equipment at any given time. When an issue is presented that cannot be identified and fix in-house.
Must be responsible to follow up with any pending repairs in equipment throughout the plant. And communicate with managements and the rest of the team.
Must be driven and with a positive attitude towards upcoming projects.
Must have ability to read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schematics as well as blue prints.
Must identify problems and provide solution for it taking into consideration food safety and safety guidelines.
Share knowledge with team and continue ongoing and updated training.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance at work.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. The Company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship to the company if such accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the position.
Must be able to work in a quick and efficient manner.
Must be able to read and understand all company rules and GMP’s.
Must be able to work in a safe manner and follow all safety procedures.
Must be able to work well with other people.
Lead by example with honesty, drive, initiative, and positive attitude.
Education and/or Experience
- Proficient in verbal and written communication skills; Basic computation skills; or one to three months related experience and / or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Has a current forklift operator’s license or the ability to acquire and maintain required certification.
- Minimum three years’ experience. High school level graduate required. Verbal and written communication skills and training with emphasis in electronics, instrumentation, refrigeration, electrical, and general mechanical.
- Must have the ability to read and understand written and/or verbal instructions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship to the company if such accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the position.
- Sitting/Standing/Walking Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will do all three. Must be able to stand on feet for at least a two hour consecutive time period and up to 8-12 hours.
- Lifting/Carrying: Each workday, the maintenance mechanic lifts up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis. He will be expected, each workday to carry 50 pounds on a repetitive basis. Occasional lifting/carrying above 50 pounds may be required as well.
- Pushing/Pulling: Each workday, the maintenance mechanic frequently pushes and pulls up to, but not limited to, 50 pounds in a repetitive manner.
- Bending/Stooping: Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will bend and stoop often.
- Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling: Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will sometimes squat. Occasional kneeling/crawling may be required.
- Twisting/Turning: Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will often twist and turn while carrying
- Climbing/Balancing: Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will occasionally climb and/or balance.
- Reaching: Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will frequently reach in a repetitive manner.
- Grasping/Manipulating: Each workday, the maintenance mechanic will frequently grasp and manipulate in a repetitive manner.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship to the company if such accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- The use of non-slip footwear is necessary due to slippery and wet floors.
- The use of rubber gloves is necessary to preform job functions.
- Constantly subjected to moving mechanical parts.
- An employee may come into contact with the following: ammonia, acids, caustics, chlorines, paints, particles, oils and lubricants, steam, pneumatics, fumes and hazardous gases, sealing compounds.
- Employee will be subject to temperatures ranging from 0 degrees F to 130 degrees F.
- Working area is noisy and may require that hearing protection be worn at all times.
The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:
· Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
· Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
· 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
· Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.
We offer a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.
JBS Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled