MAINTENANCE MECHANIC HOURLY

JBS Foods; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

JBS Foods is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to keep high-speed production lines running reliably. You will perform mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting, with emphasis on preventive maintenance and quick response to equipment issues.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in a food-industry maintenance role, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work evening or night shifts in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass a mechanical knowledge test.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• No licenses required; training provided.
• 2–3 years of industrial mechanic experience in a food industry environment preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Drug test and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Perform welding tasks (Stainless Steel, MIG, TIG).
• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues on production equipment.
• Perform labeling and tagging of systems and/or verifications.
• Support the plant equipment, and maintain a safe plant meeting all federal, state and local environment requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

Teamwork

Quick learning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding: MIG/TIG

Hydraulics & pneumatics tools

Industrial maintenance tools

Job description

Description

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC HOURLY

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must pass a mechanical knowledge test.
• Ability to communicate in English
• Physical requirements: Climb ladders, lift heavy objects, work with a variety of hand tools, power tools, and shop machinery.
• Work environment: Must be able to work in areas of extreme heat and cold conditions.
• These are evening and night shift positions
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 – 3 years of industrial mechanic experience in a food industry environment preferred.
• Basic computer skills a plus.
• No licenses required; training provided.
• Position requires a drug test and background check.
• Ability to learn quickly, make sound decisions, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to perform a variety of tasks

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and repair high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment, including hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, valves, cylinders, case formers, labeling equipment, fillers, and conveyors.
• Perform welding tasks (Stainless Steel, MIG, TIG) as needed.
• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues on production equipment.
• Perform Labeling and Tagging of systems and/or checks for verifications.
• Support the plant equipment, and maintaining a safe plant meeting all federal, state and local environment requirements.

General Summary: JBS is seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. This role is critical to ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our high-speed production equipment. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

EOE/Vets/Disability

JBS offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.