Industrial Mechanic: Equipment & Packaging Specialist

Amvac Chemical Corporation; Marsing (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Life insurance

Disability coverage

EAP

Career development

Job summary

AMVAC is seeking a Mechanic for our Marsing, Idaho facility. The role maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment used to blend, mix, and package chemical products to support reliable plant operations and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include inspecting machinery, repairing pumps and gearboxes, calibrating instruments, and coordinating preventive maintenance with the Plant Manager. Requires 5+ years’ industrial experience and the ability to obtain certifications within 45 days.

Qualifications

• Five years of industrial and mechanical experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain forklift, manlift, and boom lift operator certification within 45 days of hire.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, P&IDs, blueprints, and procedure manuals.
• Experience using precision instruments, including dial indicators, vernier calipers, and micrometers.
• Ability to read tap and drill charts; operate shop equipment such as hydraulic presses, bearing heaters, pipe threaders, drill presses, grinders, vises, band saws, and MIG welders.
• Understanding of manufacturing plant operations and safety and security practices.
• Ability to prepare routine written reports, communicate effectively, work independently or collaboratively, and meet demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook email.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair processing equipment, including mechanical components, electrical controls, AC motors, bearings, pumps, and VFDs.
• Inspect and test machinery and process equipment to identify issues and prevent equipment failures.
• Dismantle, repair, install, and reassemble pumps, agitators, gearboxes, bead mills, valves, gauges, piping, and other process or electrical equipment.
• Diagnose malfunctions in rotating equipment; clean, lubricate, and replace shafts, bearings, gears, mechanical seals, and other machinery parts.
• Perform calibration checks and adjustments on equipment such as weigh scales, flow meters, and instruments in accordance with procedures.
• Repair and adjust mechanical packaging equipment and printers.
• Monitor equipment performance, minimize downtime, resolve problems promptly, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with the Plant Manager, operators, and contractors to develop preventive maintenance schedules and support the facility maintenance program.
• Coordinate and schedule contract maintenance personnel and help ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production and operational goals.

Skills

Industrial experience

Machinery maintenance

Read blueprints & P&IDs

Precision measurement tools

Outlook proficiency

Safety compliance

Forklift/boom lift cert within 45 days

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hydraulic presses

Bearing heaters

Pipe threaders

Drill presses

Grinders

Vises

Band saws

MIG welders

Job description

AMVAC is seeking a Mechanic for our Marsing, Idaho facility. The role maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment used to blend, mix, and package chemical products to support reliable plant operations and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include inspecting machinery, repairing pumps and gearboxes, calibrating instruments, and coordinating preventive maintenance with the Plant Manager. Requires 5+ years’ industrial experience and the ability to obtain certifications within 45 days.