Maintenance Mechanic Harvest

American Foods Group, LLC • Wright City, MO

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About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic requires basic knowledge of general maintenance, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, electrical and electronic systems, and TIG and stick welding. Mechanics must follow all facility safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). The role supports production-line equipment and the physical structures of the establishment, completing preventive maintenance, inspecting and testing machinery, diagnosing malfunctions, and repairing or replacing parts. Employees may also perform other related duties to meet the organization’s ongoing needs.

America’s Heartland Packing is developing a 775,000-square-foot greenfield facility planned to open in early 2025. The project includes a harvest floor, carcass chillers, fabrication area, rendering, further processing area, storage coolers, freezers, and loading docks.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to learn mechanical systems and food manufacturing processes.
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with team personnel at all levels and outside contractors.
• Ability to operate a forklift, genie lift, scissor lift, or other powered industrial trucks (PIT).
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and execute work orders, write daily reports, and translate equipment manuals.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate orally in English.
• Ability to work with no or little supervision.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• Knowledge or skills in plumbing, welding, industrial electrical work, mechanical systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Nice To Haves

• Metal fabrication skills.
• One or more years of related experience and/or training in industrial mechanical maintenance or a food manufacturing environment, or four years of direct experience in industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance.
• Vocational diploma, technical diploma, or associate degree from a technical maintenance school.
• Previous management experience in a meat slaughter facility.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Complete all assigned daily preventive maintenance tasks.
• Ensure production lines are in good mechanical order.
• Assist Production and Quality teams when needed.
• Set up, visually inspect, test, and tear down machinery and equipment.
• Listen for unusual machine or equipment sounds, discuss variations in operation with supervisors or other personnel, and help diagnose problems or repairs.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other machinery parts.
• Repair and maintain the physical structures of the establishment.
• Perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package for the employee and family.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k).
• Long- and short-term disability.
• Discount meat purchase program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED