Maintenance Mechanic Hourly

JBS Foods; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Foods in Nacogdoches, TX seeks a maintenance technician to construct, maintain and test mechanical equipment. The role requires 1–2 years of industrial maintenance experience, knowledge of manufacturing equipment, and ability to read drawings. Weekend shift availability may be required; technical training is a plus.

Join a team committed to uptime and safety. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, quick diagnostics, and working with production to minimize downtime while ensuring

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• 1–2 years industrial maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings.
• Basic math skills.
• Must be able to work assigned days/shifts (including some weekends).

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain and test mechanical equipment, machinery and components
• Identify parts or machines needing new or replacement parts
• Utilize shop mathematics to complete assignments
• Interpret drawings of equipment in order to properly adjust, maintain or repair machinery
• Respond to requests by production area when mechanical issues with equipment have been identified
• Communicate with production management and personnel to diagnose problems and to determine potential mechanical problems
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, in regards to time as well as resources

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Manufacturing equipment knowledge

Mathematics skills

Read and interpret drawings

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school (preferred)

Job description

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm or 3:00pm - 11:00pm

• Construct, maintain and test mechanical equipment, machinery and components
• Identify parts or machines needing new or replacement parts
• Utilize shop mathematics to complete assignments
• Interpret drawings of equipment in order to properly adjust, maintain or repair machinery
• Respond to requests by production area when mechanical issues with equipment have been identified
• Communicate with production management and personnel to diagnose problems and to determine potential mechanical problems
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Complete assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency, in regards to time as well as resources

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Technical school preferred.

BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 1-2 years industrial maintenance experience
• Knowledge of industrial manufacturing equipment
• General mathematic ability required to perform job
• Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings
• Basic knowledge of standard and metric measures
• Must be able to work assigned days/shifts (including some weekends)

EOE/Vet/Disabled