Maintenance 1 Mechanic F 2nd

J H Routh Packing Company•Sandusky, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems in a meat processing facility. The role supports production by maintaining equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency. Work includes maintaining processing and packaging equipment, conveyors, overhead chain systems, electrical systems and controls, facility utilities, and—if qualified—boilers and steam-related systems. The position also includes responding to production downtime, documenting maintenance work, and collaborating with production and sanitation teams. The role is based in a meat processing/manufacturing facility and involves exposure to cold and wet production areas, extremely hot areas, machinery and conveyors, electrical systems, boiler and engine room conditions, noise, and industrial hazards. The schedule is Monday through Saturday, with workdays of up to 10 to 12 hours. The posting lists 2nd shift at 2:00 p.m. and 3rd shift at 10:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems.
Ability to read and interpret manuals, schematics, and diagrams.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Reliable attendance and punctuality.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, climb, and reach.
Ability to work in cold, wet, hot, and noisy environments and around machinery and moving equipment.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or maintenance certification.
Experience in industrial maintenance.
Basic welding and fabrication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, material handling systems, overhead chain systems, processing and packaging equipment, electrical systems and controls, facility utilities, and boilers or steam systems if qualified.
Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical malfunctions; replace or repair defective parts, components, and systems.
Adjust and calibrate equipment.
Identify root causes of equipment failures and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
Respond promptly to production downtime events.
Follow safety policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), use required personal protective equipment, and comply with OSHA, USDA, and facility safety standards.
Maintain safe and clean work practices.
Complete maintenance work orders and logs, document repairs, parts usage, and maintenance activities, and communicate equipment issues to supervisors.
Maintain tools and maintenance areas.
Assist with equipment installations and upgrades.
Support continuous improvement initiatives.
Work collaboratively with production and sanitation teams.