Maintenance Technician

US Foods; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 41,328 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job summary

A national foodservice distributor is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Chesterfield. The role involves the repair and maintenance of production equipment and ensures safety compliance. Qualified candidates should have a high school education, some mechanical experience, and problem-solving skills. The compensation ranges from $30.00 to $33.00 per hour, with additional overtime, and benefits include health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Six months previous mechanic experience required.
• Able to read and write legibly.
• Able to work with little direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on production/facility equipment.
• Complete documentation for equipment activities.
• Comply with safety guidelines when working on equipment.

Skills

Equipment repair knowledge

Welding ability

Basic mathematical skills

Follow orders

Education

High School education or equivalent

Additional mechanic training or trade school degree

Job description

Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for upkeep and maintenance of production/facility equipment. Work on other assignments as designated by management. Maintain proper Hazmat documentation. Ensure preventive maintenance is fulfilled per schedules. Stock Yards Chesterfield

Schedule

Schedule: M-F 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform necessary repairs and maintenance to all production/facility equipment to insure that adequate machinery is available for day and night operations.
• Review any equipment reports submitted by associates, record actions/repairs taken, and maintains a repair log per USF policy.
• Complete all applicable documentation for equipment related activities (assembly forms, disassembly forms, etc.).
• Perform PM’s (Preventative Maintenance) on equipment, and maintain PM log with proper documentation, per USF policy.
• Comply with all USF and government guidelines regarding safety when working on equipment (i.e. Lock Out/Tag Out, placarding and required documentation, safe work environment, etc.)
• Maintain and secure the battery-charging area, batteries and other equipment contained therein.
• Responsible for company tools, replacement parts and maintenance equipment used in performance of job duties, including inventory maintenance, safe operation, proper storage, and security of tool area.
• If authorized, may purchase tools and other equipment needs from local vendors to perform required duties.

SUPERVISION RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Warehouse and production personnel and supervisory staff, Operations support, Maintenance and Sanitation personnel
• External: Outside vendors

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Training:
  • High School education or equivalent preferred; additional mechanic training or trade school degree preferred.
• Related Experience:
  • A minimum of six months previous mechanic experience required.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Knowledge of equipment repair and operation; able to repair and overhaul warehouse & production equipment; welding ability; able to read and write legibly; able to follow orders; basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide); able to work with little direct supervision.

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $30.00 and $33.00 hr.

As applicable, this role will also receive overtime compensation.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please review: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html