Maintenance - Maintenance Mechanic

Overhill Farms, Inc.; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Overhill Farms Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic 1 to service and repair industrial machinery, refrigeration, electrical and mechanical systems in a food processing plant. You will diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance and fabricate parts as needed with minimal supervision.

The role requires experience with boilers, HVAC, packaging equipment, and CMMS, and participation in emergency response protocols. This is a non-exempt, on-site position in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Courses from a junior college or technical institute, job-related seminars, and ongoing education.
• Experience with utility-related equipment boilers, water systems, air compressors, HVAC.
• Experience with automated and high-speed packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of and experience with computerized maintenance management systems.
• Able to troubleshoot pneumatic and mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production line and facility equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance routines on all equipment.
• Assist in the design and installation of new equipment or layouts.
• Assist with the operation and repair of production line equipment.
• Assist in the other areas of plant maintenance as needed.
• Maintain proper housekeeping in all areas.
• Must be able to participate in company’s emergency response team.
• All other duties as assigned by management.
• Trouble shooting and diagnosis of mechanical failures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Fabrication

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical courses / vocational training

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Posted Friday, March 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Overhill Farms is a leading custom manufacturer of high quality prepared frozen foods, serving customers in the branded retail, private label and foodservice sectors. We provide a one-stop solution that offers new product development or precise replication of existing recipes as well as product manufacturing and packaging. Our custom product lines include poultry, meat and fish specialties, pastas, soups, sauces, certified organic and vegetarian offerings. These can be prepared as entrées, plated meals or bulk-packed meal components.

Overhill Farms: A custom manufacturer of high-quality frozen food products.

OVERHILL FARMS INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: Maintenance Mechanic 1

EFFECTIVE DATE: 12/04/24

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

Involved in the maintenance, repair and installation of industrial machinery, refrigeration, electrical and mechanical systems in a food processing plant. Ensure that all production equipment is maintained and in proper operating order. Diagnose equipment and machinery failures or problems and take corrective action with minimal supervision. Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery and documents all reports and logs. Repairs and or replaces parts as needed including fabricating parts on lathes and milling machines, welding or soldering as required for the job. Works on refrigeration components and starts compressors as required. Uses variety of hand and power tools, saws, and welding equipment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production line and facility equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance routines on all equipment
• Assist in the design and installation of new equipment or layouts
• Assist with the operation and repair of production line equipment
• Assist in the other areas of plant maintenance as needed
• Maintain proper housekeeping in all areas
• Must be able to participate in company’s emergency response team
• All other duties as assigned by management
• Trouble shooting and diagnosis of mechanical failures.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED
• Courses from a junior college or technical institute, job-related seminars, and ongoing education
• Experience with utility-related equipment boilers, water systems, air compressors, HVAC
• Experience with automated and high-speed packaging equipment
• Knowledge of and experience with computerized maintenance management systems
• Able to trouble shoot pneumatic and mechanical equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities