Maintenance Mechanic Straight Days

Basic American Foods; Rexburg (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Basic American Foods in Rexburg, Idaho is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic. This role involves the timely installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex plant equipment essential for efficient production.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical skills and 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. This position emphasizes safety compliance and effective collaboration with teams.

Qualifications

• Must have strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience.
• Preferred 3+ years in industrial maintenance, preferably in food processing.
• High school diploma required; technical certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain detailed logs in ERP/CMMS for all maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulics experience

Electric systems understanding

Ability to read mechanical drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or trade school certification

Tools

Basic tools

Welding tools

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Mechanic responsible 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 troubleshooting.

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.

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.