Maintenance Mechanic

Creekstone-Farms-Premium-Beef; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC in Arkansas City, KS is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to set up, adjust and maintain equipment, driving continuous improvement and a Creekstone Proud culture. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with QA and Operations to ensure production quality and efficiency.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Organizational and time management skills.
• Clear communication skills – verbally and in written form.
• Ability to foster an atmosphere of teamwork and respect.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mechanical problems on equipment and test for function.
• Make adjustments to maintain quality production.
• Review schedule and change equipment when not scheduled.
• Clear jams and prepare product for inspection.
• Foster positive working relationships with Operations and QA.
• Examine and measure product for quality specs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and report findings.
• Document causes of delays and corrective actions.
• Notify of recurring malfunctions and needs.
• Contribute to a safe, clean work environment.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Initiative

Positive attitude

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic

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JOB SUMMARY:
Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for setting up, adjusting and maintaining assigned equipment within an area. Maintenance Mechanics are expected to use a continuous improvement mentality and work to perpetuate a “Creekstone Proud” culture through attitude and actions.

• Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and tests equipment to verify functionality
• Makes necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum quality production
• Review production schedule and when equipment is not scheduled for manufacturing, changes over equipment to new sizes or performs scheduled maintenance
• Clears jams and sets aside product for inspection/rework
• Develop and promote positive working relationships with Operations, QA, and all others
• Examines, tests, and measures product from assigned equipment for quality specifications
• Makes preventive maintenance check and inspection of assigned equipment, reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate action
• Analyzes and documents cause of production delays on daily production report
• Notifies maintenance department or supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of quality problems or supplies needed.
• Contribute to a positive, safe and clean work environment by taking initiative and being an example
• All other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to present ideas, concepts, issues, concerns, and question in a well though out, positive, and professional manner
• Ability to foster an atmosphere of teamwork and respect
• Clear communication skills – verbally and in written form
• Ability to focus on the details of an issue
• Ability to take direction humbly and collaborate in order to define and pursue team goals
• A positive outlook and attitude in taking initiative and problem solving, unprompted

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous manufacturing maintenance experience preferred

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer