Day shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Hy-Vee; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic I to keep our facility and equipment running at peak efficiency. You will perform routine preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical components, and repair production equipment to support food safety and high-quality output.

The role requires basic electrical knowledge, blueprint reading, and a detail-oriented approach. Training and on-site work with a collaborative maintenance team are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; 1–3 years maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing maintenance and basic electrical work.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure food safety; report deviations to supervisor.
• Start, grease, and monitor production machines; perform repairs.
• Repair and maintain plant equipment; use power tools and measuring tools.
• Perform basic electrical tasks: 110V outlets, sensors, switches, etc.
• Assist with after-hours repairs and special projects as needed.
• Follow HACCP principles and guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Digital Multimeter

Shop Tools

Job description

**Job Title**: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic I**Department:** Maintenance**FLSA:** Non-Exempt**General Function**The Industrial Maintenance Mechanics responsibilities include: Assuring the entire facility and all of its equipment is maintained in order to produce food products at a high level of quality at the lowest possible cost, in a timely and complete manner.**Core Competencies*** Partnership* Growth mindset* Results oriented* Customer focused* Professionalism**Reporting Relations****Accountable and Reports to:** Maintenance Manager**Positions that Report to you:** None**Primary Duties and Responsibilities:*** Maintaining and ensuring food safety. Report any food safety deviations to your supervisor immediately.* Reports to work when scheduled and on time. Adheres to company policies and departmental guidelines.* Works from a verbal or written list.* Starts, greases and monitors production machines.* Repairs, modifies and maintains plant equipment.* Uses shop equipment such as a drill press, cutting tools, grinders, various other power tools, floor jacks and jack stands, measuring tools such as dial calipers and measuring tapes and levels.* Works in basic electrical issues including: Changing or repairing 110V AC plugs/outlets/light switches/ drop cords, replacing equipment sensors including 24VDC/110VAC photo eyes, limit switches, proximity sensor, reed switches, etc.* Assist in providing after hours repairs and consultation as needed.* Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required.* Follows and enforces established HACCP principles.* Other duties as assigned by management.**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:*** Attention to detail and follow through.* Ability to read and interpret laws and regulatory guidelines.* Must be able to read blueprints and have basic understanding of electrical and small motors.* Ability to recognize when mechanical components need to be lubricated/oiled/greased.* Ability to do preventative maintenance to help prolong machinery.* Ability to carry out common tasks including changing out gear boxes, replacement of low voltage motors, changing out bearings/seals as needed, blade changes, solder together copper piping and fittings.**Education and Experience:*** High School Degree.* 1-3 years maintenance experience preferred.* Manufacturing maintenance experience.* Basic Knowledge/experience with a Digital Multimeter.**Physical Requirements:**This is considered a semi-skilled position. Frequent to constant handling, grasping of paper, constant listening, talking, hearing, writing, seeing, reading, dealing with people, influencing others, and evaluating information.**Working Conditions:*** Frequent deadlines exist while handling multiple tasks.* Ability to climb, bend, lift and work in areas of limited mobility.**Equipment Used to Perform Job:**Photocopier, fax machine, office telephone system, Microsoft Office. Required to wear steel toed footwear and personal protective wear.