MAINTENANCE MECHANIC HOURLY

JBS Foods; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

JBS Foods in Louisville, KY is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to ensure reliability of high-speed production equipment and maintain safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, be able to read and apply mechanical knowledge, and thrive in shifts that include evenings and nights as required. A High School diploma or GED is required with 2–3 years of food-industry maintenance experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

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 maintain a safe plant meeting all federal, state and local environment requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Job description

Description

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must pass a mechanical knowledge test.
• Ability to communicate in English
• Physical requirements: C limb ladders, lift heavy objects, work with a variety of hand tools, power tools, and shop machinery.
• Work environment: Must be able t o work in areas of extreme heat and cold conditions.
• These are evening and night shift positions
• High School D iploma 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.

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.