Maintenance Trainee

Mountaire Farms; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountaire Farms is offering a Maintenance Trainee program designed to build foundational skills in maintenance, equipment repair, and safety within a manufacturing setting. Trainees will participate in structured classroom instruction paired with hands-on tasks under direct supervision to prepare for more advanced roles.

Core training includes maintenance fundamentals, mechanical concepts, pneumatics, hydraulics and stick welding, with weekend/evening sessions possible.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training in maintenance fundamentals and mechanical concepts.
• Learn pneumatics, hydraulics and welding (stick) under supervision.
• Must understand safety procedures and basic maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• On-the-job training in maintenance fundamentals and mechanical concepts.
• Attend maintenance training classes and on-site assessments.
• Gain basic hands-on experience under supervision.

Skills

Maintenance fundamentals

Mechanical concepts

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Welding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Primary Purpose

Will focus on building foundational skills in areas such as equipment repair, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, safety procedures and understanding mechanical systems. The trainee will take part in a hybrid program that combines structured classroom instruction with hands‑on experience performing basic mechanical tasks in a manufacturing setting, all under direct supervision. The goal is to prepare the trainee for more advanced maintenance roles within the organization by equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to perform basic maintenance tasks under supervision and to understand the operational aspects of the facility's equipment and systems.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• On-the-job training (OJT) in the following areas: maintenance fundamentals, mechanical concepts, pneumatics, hydraulics and welding (stick).
• Maintenance training classes (classroom style).
• On-site skills assessment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Internal position only; 6 months of tenure at Mountaire.
• Entry-level general maintenance trainee with 0-1 years' previous work experience.
• Trainees will learn the fundamentals of maintenance and gain a skill set to become a candidate for the Maintenance team.
• Understands the basic theory, practical knowledge and skills to function as an entry-level mechanic safely and successfully.
• May be required to work and/or attend training classes on weekends and evenings.