Maintenance Mechanic

Agri Beef; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Agri Beef is looking for Maintenance Mechanics to join the True West Beef processing facility in Jerome, Idaho. In this role, you will be essential in ensuring that the production facility runs smoothly, which is crucial for delivering exceptional beef.

Your responsibilities will include maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment, addressing production area issues, and performing preventive maintenance. If you have experience in industrial maintenance and strong communication skills, this opportunity could be for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management.
• Understanding of manuals to repair equipment safely.
• Availability for all shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and test mechanical equipment and components.
• Repair machinery to ensure continuous production.
• Respond to mechanical issues found in production areas.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Education

One year of industrial maintenance experience

Job description

Description

We are hiring Maintenance Mechanics for the new True West Beef processing facility in Jerome, Idaho. This role is a member of the True West Beef Maintenance Team, essential in keeping the production facility running smoothly so we can produce as much exceptional beef as possible.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain and test mechanical equipment, machinery and components, including electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, plumbing, welding, and conveyor maintenance
• Repair and sustain operating conditions of machinery to ensure continuous production
• Respond to requests from production area when mechanical issues are identified; communicate with production management and team members to diagnose problems and determine potential mechanical problems
• Set up, adjust, and break down production line machinery and complete required daily documentation
• Interpret equipment drawings to properly adjust, maintain, and/or repair machinery
• Conduct regular visual inspections of production equipment; identify parts or machines needing new or replacement parts
• Perform preventive maintenance and run tests to ensure equipment operates properly
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend improvements
• Complete all maintenance functions in a timely manner in accordance with established procedures, policies, and safety regulations
• Keep management informed of area activities and significant equipment problems
• Ensure work area is clean, secure, and well maintained
• Stay informed of maintenance requirements
• Complete special projects as needed
• Maintain a positive attendance record by demonstrating consistent and punctual attendance
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with all employees and management to resolve mechanical failures
• Must read manuals to repair equipment safely
• Must possess basic computer skills
• Must be available to work all shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and overtime

Experience & Education

• Minimum of one (1) year of industrial maintenance experience preferred