Industrial Mechanical Technician (3rd)

Specialty Foods Group; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Specialty Foods Group is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for the Owensboro, KY facility on 3rd shift. The role focuses on supporting production by minimizing downtime and completing preventative and corrective maintenance on meat processing equipment.

The ideal candidate has an Industrial Maintenance background with experience reading schematics, and the ability to perform basic electrical tasks and adverse environment work.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate response to breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on meat processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with facility equipment and tools.
• Perform basic electrical tasks such as replacing light bulbs, fuses, breakers.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Tools use

Education

Industrial Maintenance Degree

High School Diploma with 3-5 years' experience

Tools

Precision instruments

Job description

Maintenance/Industrial Mechanical Technician (3rd Shift) - Specialty Foods Group, LLC Owensboro, KY

Specialty Foods Group, LLC (SFG), a dynamic pork processor and packager based in Owensboro, Kentucky, is looking for a motivated Mechanical Maintenance Technician to work in our world‑class facility. The Mechanical Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the production operation by minimizing equipment downtime and completing preventative and corrective maintenance.

If you are interested in this unique opportunity for a growing company that helps feed the world, then look no further than Specialty Foods Group.

Responsibilities

• Support the production operation by providing immediate response to all breakdowns to minimize equipment downtime
• Completing preventative and corrective maintenance on various meat processing equipment
• Systematically troubleshoot and resolve issues with various facility equipment and tools
• Perform minor electrical work not requiring a licensed electrician such as replacing light bulbs, fuses, breakers, etc.
• Perform other duties as needed or required

Qualifications

• Industrial Maintenance Degree preferred, High School Diploma with 3-5 years' experience will be considered
• 1 to 2 years working in an industrial maintenance role
• Knowledge of 110-, 220- and 480-volt electrical systems
• Experience in maintaining mechanical drives, chain drives and conveyor systems
• Willingness to work extensive overtime, including weekends as needed
• Must be able to read and comprehend various prints, schematics and other company related documents
• Experience in performing basic machine alignment using precision instruments
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and gear boxes
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in extreme hot, cold, wet, humid, and odorous environments
• Uphold company policies and ethical standards
• Must possess personal hand tools for the position
• Commitment to follow safety policies and practices
• Willingness to complete Confined Space training
• Hazmat certification a plus
• Must be able to successfully pass internal maintenance test

Specialty Food Groups offers its full-time team members excellent benefits including: Medical, Dental, and Vision and other insurance options. SFG also provides eligible team members with Tuition Reimbursement and Discount Days. Work includes extreme cold environments, standing for extended periods of time, repetitive motions and lifting, and working with raw meat products.

EOE, including Disability/Veteran

Specialty Foods Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and values diversity. Our EOE policy not only prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category under state, local or federal law, but also reflects our commitment to making all employment decisions without regard to an individual's membership in a protected class. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, rates of pay and other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in company-sponsored employee activities. As part of its equal opportunity policy, we also take affirmative action in accordance with applicable laws to ensure that women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities have opportunities to join and progress within the Company.