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

West Liberty Foods • West Liberty, IA

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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, working every Sunday from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. and following a rotating schedule: one week includes Monday, Friday, and Saturday nights, and the next includes Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. Hourly pay is $25–$33 or more depending on experience. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered, and third-shift hours receive a $1.50-per-hour premium.

West Liberty Foods is a large North American protein processor that produces meat and poultry products for grocery stores and restaurant chains. The company describes its environment as stable and team-oriented, with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth. The position requires authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two or more years of industrial maintenance experience, such as in manufacturing, food processing, packaging, distribution, or agriculture.
• 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 a CMMS or work-order system.

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