Maintenance Technician - Stock Yards St. Louis

US Foods • Chesterfield, MO

6d • $30 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of production and facility equipment. This role involves performing necessary repairs and maintenance to ensure adequate machinery is available for operations. The technician will also be responsible for maintaining proper Hazmat documentation and ensuring preventive maintenance schedules are fulfilled. The Stock Yards facility has been providing chefs with expertly cut and portioned beef and pork for over 120 years.

Requirements

• A minimum of six months previous mechanic experience required.
• Knowledge of equipment repair and operation.
• Able to repair and overhaul warehouse & production equipment.
• Welding ability.
• Able to read and write legibly.
• Able to follow orders.
• Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Able to work with little direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

• High School education or equivalent preferred.
• Additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to all production/facility equipment to ensure that adequate machinery is available for day and night operations.
• Review equipment reports submitted by associates, record actions/repairs taken, and maintain a repair log per USF policy.
• Complete all applicable documentation for equipment related activities (assembly forms, disassembly forms, etc.).
• Perform PM’s (Preventative Maintenance) on equipment, and maintain PM log with proper documentation, per USF policy.
• Comply with all USF and government guidelines regarding safety when working on equipment (i.e. Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding and required documentation, safe work environment, etc.).
• Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries and other equipment contained therein.
• Responsible for company tools, replacement parts and maintenance equipment used in performance of job duties, including inventory maintenance, safe operation, proper storage, and security of tool area.
• If authorized, may purchase tools and other equipment needs from local vendors to perform required duties.
• Work on other assignments as designated by management.
• Maintain proper Hazmat documentation.
• Ensure preventive maintenance is fulfilled per schedules.

Benefits

• health insurance
• pre-tax spending accounts
• retirement benefits
• paid time off
• short-term and long-term disability
• employee stock purchase plan
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

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