Maintenance Mechanic Straight Days

Basic American Foods; Rexburg (ID); On-site; USD 30,210 - 45,956; Full time

Job summary

Basic American Foods in Rexburg, Idaho is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of vital plant equipment. This role involves ensuring the efficient functioning of automated production lines.

The successful candidate should possess strong mechanical abilities, ideally with 3+ years of experience in a food processing environment. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends as necessary.

Qualifications

• Preferred 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures and equipment malfunctions promptly.
• Collaborate with electricians and operators to support production.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Hydraulics experience

Pneumatics knowledge

Ability to read mechanical drawings

Basic electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or trade school certification

Tools

Basic tools for mechanical work

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Mechanic

Department

Maintenance

Reports To

Maintenance Manager

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Supervisory Role

No

Travel Requirement

None

Pay Range

$21.93-$33.36 DOE

Job Summary

• Accountable for the timely installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex plant equipment and facilities that are instrumental in the efficient functioning of automated production lines and a manufacturing facility operating on a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation.
• The incumbent is assigned jobs by the supervisor and is expected to complete most jobs, including those of a complex nature, with little to no supervision

Essential Job Duties/Key Accountabilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, dryers, mixers, and packaging machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures and equipment malfunctions in a timely and safe manner.
• Fabricate, weld, or modify parts and components as needed.
• Assist with equipment installation and commissioning of new machinery.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance according to established schedules.
• Maintain detailed maintenance and repair logs in ERP/CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System).
• Work collaboratively with electricians, operators, and supervisors to support production goals.
• Ensure compliance with all codes, safety regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and food safety standards.
• Understand the basics of electricity. Wire 3 phase motors and basic trouble shooting.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and drive systems.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems and ability to assist with minor electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, and manuals.

Must own all basic tools to be used on the job. (Specialty tools will be provided).

Preferred Qualifications

• Welding and fabrication experience (TIG/MIG/Stick).

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade school certification preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Preferred 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a food processing or manufacturing environment.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Physically able to lift 50 LBS, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces or elevated areas as needed.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays, as production demands require.

Food and Workplace Safety Requirements

Proactively manage safety by ensuring compliance with all Federal and State regulations and internal Company policies. Regularly complete behavior based safety observations. Ensure unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner. All employees are responsible for upholding the principles of SQF 2000. All employees are responsible for immediately reporting any food safety, food quality, or plant security issues to management for appropriate action.

Disclaimer

Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At BAF, we are an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create a supportive and inclusive community of individuals committed to helping each other and our company thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.