Maintenance Mechanic- 3rd Shift

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Brentwood, MO

8d•$28 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Ice Cream Specialties (8419 Hanley Industrial Ct., St. Louis, MO 63144) is looking for an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to support production in a food manufacturing and packaging facility. Position also includes maintaining plant utilities such as boiler, HVAC, air compressors, refrigeration compressors, anhydrous ammonia system, building and grounds maintenance, etc... Starting at a new company can be challenging but not at Ice Cream Specialties. We have a great team that will welcome you and share their knowledge and experience to help you grow with our company.

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
Electrical experience preferred (3 phase 480 volt systems)
Hydraulic experience preferred
Basic welding skills preferred (Mig/Tig/Stick)
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
Communication skills
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.
Good interpersonal skills are a must.

Nice To Haves

HVAC experience preferred
Ammonia experience preferred
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.