Maintenance Technician Liberal, Kansas

National Beef; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Employee meat purchase program

Job summary

National Beef in Liberal, Kansas is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our on-site team. You will fix, service and maintain mechanical equipment and facilities, performing preventative maintenance and repairs in a food processing environment.

Ideal candidates have mechanical skills, the ability to read simple technical instructions, and a reliable work ethic. Prior experience in a production facility and willingness to learn are valued; an on-site role with competitive wages is offered.

Qualifications

• Mechanical skills and understanding of basic machine functions.
• Ability to use common tools such as hammers, saws, drills, and wrenches.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new systems.
• Willingness to work on schedule and be punctual.
• Ability to read, write and speak English preferred.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Exemplary safety record with previous employer.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Fixing and maintaining mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines.
• Rebuilding, repairing, and/or replacing equipment/machinery/parts.
• Performing preventative maintenance.
• Installing equipment/machinery/parts.
• Inspecting and troubleshooting equipment and systems.
• Creating daily activity reports.
• Collaborating with management and other departments on maintenance issues.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Hands-on tools

Basic computer skills

English proficiency preferred

Strong communication skills

Safety conscious

Job description

Maintenance Technician Liberal, Kansas

Location: US-KS-Liberal

Requisition ID: 2026-5102

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Category: Maintenance

Overview

Find your future at National Beef!

National Beef Packing of Liberal, Kansas is looking for qualified professionals with experience in food processing to join our Maintenance Team. If you have prior experience in a maintenance role at a food production facility, electrical experience or ammonia/refrigeration experience, and have interest and/or training with tools and mechanical work, and are willing to learn, we can help you become proficient as a Maintenance Technician. With competitive pay and benefits, safe and stable work, and an environment that is caring and supportive, National Beef could become your next career move!

Competitive wages and benefits:

• Starting Wage for Maintenance positions is $23.55 per hour
• Family friendly Health benefits
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Employee meat purchase program

Responsibilities

Maintenance Technician position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Fixing and maintaining mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines
• Rebuilding, repairing, and/or replacing equipment/machinery/parts
• Performing preventative maintenance
• Installing equipment/machinery/parts
• Inspecting and troubleshooting equipment and systems
• Creating daily activity reports
• Collaboration with management and other departments regarding maintenance issues throughout the facility

This is a safety sensitive position. This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates for the Maintenance Technician position should possess the following:

• Mechanical skills and understanding of basic machine functions
• Ability to use common tools such as hammers, saws, drills, and wrenches
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to work and be on time when scheduled
• Ability to read, write and speak English preferred
• Strong work ethic and eye for detail
• Exemplary safety record (with previous employer)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

The following experience is preferred but not required:

• Ammonia/Refrigeration systems
• Electrical
• Food processing
• General knowledge of plant layout and production floor equipment and processes

Must be at least 18 years of age or older.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Company Overview

National Beef is a leader in producing fresh, chilled and further processed beef products for customers in the U.S. and worldwide. We offer a variety of employment opportunities in our production, packaging, and hide tanning facilities that stretch from the western plains to the east coast. We strive to be the preferred employer in every one of those communities, whether it's measured by the number of people employed or the good we do in the area. We invite you to join our family, wherever you call home.

National Beef is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, natural origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, or status as a disabled individual.

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