Meat Plant Maintenance Mechanic – Refrigeration & PLC

White Castle; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

White Castle in Zanesville, OH is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the 2nd shift (3:00pm – 11:30pm). The role focuses on maintaining and repairing production equipment, including spiral freezers and ammonia refrigeration, to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.

A strong background in refrigeration, electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, and welding is required. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and 1–3 years of maintenance experience, with the ability to read blueprints

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of general maintenance experience required; high school diploma or GED required.
• Refrigeration, 480 3-phase voltage electrical, electronics, PLC programming, hydraulics, pneumatics, air compressors, welding.
• Adequate knowledge of safe lifting procedures and ability to follow instructions with QA involvement.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout safety procedures and reading blueprints/schematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make on-the-spot decisions to keep equipment running.
• Proficiency with shop tools, equipment disassembly/repair, and basic electrical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment including spiral freezer and ammonia refrigeration system.
• Maintain facility and outside premises: building upkeep and equipment upkeep.
• Assemble/disassemble production equipment and maintain the shop.
• Design/fabricate specialty items for production equipment (welding required).
• Perform weekend/holiday checks as scheduled and work safely at all times.
• Adhere to QA guidelines to ensure product wholesomeness.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

White Castle in Zanesville, OH is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the 2nd shift (3:00pm – 11:30pm). The role focuses on maintaining and repairing production equipment, including spiral freezers and ammonia refrigeration, to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.

A strong background in refrigeration, electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, and welding is required. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and 1–3 years of maintenance experience, with the ability to read blueprints