Maintenance Technician I

Agropur, inc.; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

3 weeks PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Agropur, inc. in Jerome, ID is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to perform routine and breakdown maintenance on processing and packaging equipment, ensuring the plant runs safely and in compliance. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and setting up machinery for production runs.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and mechanical/electrical aptitude. Competitive benefits accompany the position, including health, retirement, PTO, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and breakdown maintenance on processing and packaging equipment.
• Keep the plant running in compliance with all rules and regulations.
• Carry out regular and preventative maintenance per SOPs and GMPs.
• Provide emergency repairs of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Type: Regular

Working at Agropur means contributing to something bigger than yourself, in service of communities.

People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact.

An environment aligned with a clear mission:

• Starting wage of $28.02
• Two pay increases within the first year up to $1.00
• $1.50 Shift Differential + Double Time on Sundays
• Thursday - Saturday every other Sunday 5PM to 5AM
• Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Healthy work/life balance

How your role contributes to that mission:

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician in Jerome, ID. The Maintenance Technician I performs routine and break down maintenance on processing and packaging equipment, and is responsible for keeping the plant running and in compliance with all rules and regulations by using safe methods of equipment repair/upkeep.

• Starting pay $25.46
• $1.50 shift premium for night shift
• Double-time on Sunday's
• Thursday - Saturday every other Sunday 5PM-5AM
• Efficiently perform regular and preventative maintenance related to the plant, equipment, and grounds in compliance with standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, and safety policies as enforced by OSHA.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment during the production process as needed.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.

The profile that shares this sense of contribution:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude required.

A role with purpose and lasting impact.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.