Maintenance Mechanic- 3rd Shift

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Brentwood, MO

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Ice Cream Specialties is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to support production in a food manufacturing and packaging facility located in Brentwood, MO. This full-time position involves maintaining high-speed processing and packaging equipment, as well as plant utilities such as boilers, HVAC systems, air compressors, refrigeration compressors, and an anhydrous ammonia system. The role also includes general building and grounds maintenance. The company emphasizes a supportive team environment where new hires are welcomed and mentored to foster growth within the company. A 150-day probationary period is part of the employment, and joining Teamsters Local 600 is required after 30 days.

Requirements

Ability to lift, push, pull products weighing up to fifty pounds out of confined spaces and occasionally having to lift products overhead.
Ability to stand, kneel, climb ladders, and other physical requirements as needed.
Must be able to pass a post-offer drug test, alcohol screening, and physical exam.
3 Years Industrial Maintenance Mechanic experience minimum.
Ability to quickly troubleshoot and repair machinery issues.
Pneumatics & Programmable Logic Controllers Experience.
Set up and change out of various machine lines.
Ability to read and follow blueprints.
Plumbing skills.
Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
Strong team player.
Good interpersonal skills are a must.
Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to read and speak English for safety purposes.
High School diploma or G.E.D.

Nice To Haves

HVAC experience preferred.
Ammonia experience preferred.
Electrical experience preferred (3 phase 480 volt systems).
Hydraulic experience preferred.
Basic welding skills preferred (Mig/Tig/Stick).
Trade school completion for Electrical is a plus.

Responsibilities

Diagnose mechanical problems quickly and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair/owner manuals, engineering specifications, and parts catalogs as necessary.
Maintain high speed processing equipment, pipe fitting, welding, fabrication, carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installation of equipment.
Adjust and repair packaging equipment as needed.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on all equipment.
Interface with Operations to minimize downtime and maximize plant reliability.
Work with both Outside Contractors and Plant Operations to ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.
Other responsibilities as requested.