Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

West Libery Food • West Liberty, IA

2d • $25 - $33

About The Position

West Liberty Foods is hiring Maintenance Mechanics to troubleshoot equipment, solve mechanical problems, and keep production running safely and efficiently in a modern manufacturing environment. The role involves working with conveyors, motors, pneumatic systems, and automated production equipment while developing technical skills.

The schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts each week, from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Employees work every Sunday, plus a rotating schedule: Monday, Friday, and Saturday one week; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday the next week. A $1.50-per-hour premium applies to third-shift hours worked. The position pays $25–$33 or more per hour depending on experience and offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

West Liberty Foods describes itself as one of North America’s largest protein processors, producing more than 650 million pounds of meat and poultry products annually. It offers a stable, team-oriented environment, competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for long-term career growth. The company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English, including maintenance manuals, blueprints, schematics, and drawings.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders and work from elevated platforms when necessary, work in varying temperature environments, and safely perform maintenance activities in a manufacturing setting.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, food processing, packaging, distribution, agriculture, or a related setting.
• Technical or trade school training, military maintenance experience, or a related associate degree.
• Experience with conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and pneumatic, hydraulic, or automation troubleshooting and repair.
• Exposure to PLC-controlled equipment and experience with CMMS or work order systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment and automated machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and uptime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues.
• Install, adjust, and maintain production equipment using technical manuals, diagrams, and schematics.
• Complete maintenance work orders and documentation while supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime while following workplace safety and food safety procedures.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Short-term disability and additional voluntary benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance and opportunities for career advancement.
• $1.50-per-hour shift premium for third-shift hours worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed