Maintenance Hourly

Jbs Usa•Marshalltown, IA

About The Position

JBS Pork produces premium pork products, including Swift and Swift Premium brands. The Maintenance Hourly employee performs skilled maintenance work throughout the plant, monitors production equipment, completes work orders, and supports safe, reliable operations. The role includes mechanical and technical work, maintenance reporting and paperwork, and coordination of maintenance employees and projects. The employee works 40 or more hours per week in all areas of the plant and may perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
  • Ability to perform general mathematical calculations.
  • Goal-oriented, with root-cause analysis skills.
  • Ability to lead people toward personal and plant results.
  • Mechanical inclination and knowledge of job specifications.
  • Previous mechanical and related experience required.
  • Considerable knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and practices used in building, mechanical, and electrical trades.
  • Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
  • Ability to work 40 or more hours per week in all areas of the plant.

Nice To Haves

  • Industrial construction experience is beneficial.
  • Previous hourly maintenance and supervisor experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform skilled maintenance work, including construction, welding, brazing, soldering, plumbing, and hydraulics.
  • Monitor production areas to ensure equipment and machinery function properly.
  • Complete assigned work orders and required paperwork.
  • Follow safety procedures, including Lock Out Tag Out, Power Industrial Truck, Scissor Lift, and harness/fall-protection procedures.
  • Adjust, repair, and replace electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Promote and encourage safety in all aspects of maintenance.
  • Complete assigned responsibilities and oversee mechanical work on equipment.
  • Correct or facilitate corrective measures when downtime results from mechanical or technical defects.
  • Process maintenance downtime reports for corporate and plant management.
  • Assign work orders or special projects to maintenance employees.
  • Maintain the department budget within specified guidelines.
  • Conduct pre-operational inspections and address maintenance concerns raised by Production Supervisors so operations can begin as scheduled.
  • Perform other duties as needed.
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