Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

West Liberty Foods, L.L.C.; West Liberty (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Ins.

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Short-term disability & voluntary bene

FSAs/HSAs/EAP

Educational assistance & career growth

Job summary

West Liberty Foods is seeking Maintenance Mechanics to troubleshoot equipment, repair industrial production machinery, and keep lines running safely and efficiently. You’ll work with conveyors, motors, pneumatic systems, and automated production equipment in a modern manufacturing environment.

This role offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus, hourly pay between $25 and $33+, with shift premiums on second and third shifts, and a schedule of four ten-hour shifts per week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing or related field.
• Experience troubleshooting conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, and automation.
• Experience reading maintenance manuals, blueprints, schematics, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment and automated machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and uptime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues.
• Install, adjust, and maintain production equipment using manuals and diagrams.
• Complete maintenance work orders and documentation while supporting continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime following safety and food-safety procedures.

Skills

2+ years industrial maintenance

Conveyor, motor, pump troubleshooting

Reading blueprints & schematics

English reading/writing

PLC exposure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/trade school training

Tools

CMMS / Work Order System

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Compensation

• Hourly Pay: $25-33+/hour, depends on experience
• Sign-On Bonus: $3,000
• Shift Premium: Additional $1.50/hour for 2nd shift
• Shift Premium: $1.50/hour for 3rd shift hours worked

Job Type & Shift Details

• Schedule/Hours:
  • Schedule: Work 4 ten hour shifts each week as follows:
  • Work every Sunday from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
  • Rotating Schedule
    • First week: 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Monday, Friday and Saturday
    • Second week: 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods is one of North America's largest protein processors, producing over 650 million pounds of high-quality meat and poultry products annually for leading grocery stores and restaurant chains. We offer a stable, team-oriented environment with competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

Job Description

We're looking for Maintenance Mechanics who enjoy troubleshooting equipment, solving mechanical problems, and keeping production running safely and efficiently. You'll work with conveyors, motors, pneumatic systems, and automated production equipment while expanding your technical skills in a modern manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment and automated machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and uptime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues.
• Install, adjust, and maintain production equipment using technical manuals, diagrams, and schematics.
• Complete maintenance work orders and documentation while supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime while following workplace safety and food safety procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms when necessary.
• Ability to work in varying temperature environments.
• Ability to safely perform maintenance activities in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience (manufacturing, food processing, packaging, distribution, agriculture, etc.).
• Technical/trade school training, military maintenance experience, or related associate degree.
• Experience with conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and pneumatic/hydraulic/automation troubleshooting and repair.
• PLC-controlled equipment exposure and CMMS/work order system experience a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English, including maintenance manuals, blueprints, schematics, and drawings.

Work Authorization

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Short-term disability and additional voluntary benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance and opportunities for career advancement.

Join Our Team!

Whether your background is in food manufacturing, packaging, warehouse automation, agriculture, plastics, or another industrial setting, West Liberty Foods offers the opportunity to build your skills and advance your career with a stable, industry-leading company.

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, we are responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.