Meat Processing Maintenance Mechanic - Keep Lines Running

J H Routh Packing Company; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

J H Routh Packing Company in Sandusky, OH is seeking a Maintenance 4 Mechanic C for 1st shift to service mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems in a meat processing facility. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and support production reliability.

Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, repairing or replacing parts, documenting work orders, and ensuring adherence to OSHA/USDA safety standards while collaborating with production and sanitation teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training or maintenance certification preferred.
• Experience in industrial maintenance preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, schematics, and diagrams.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, material handling systems, overhead chain systems, and processing equipment.
• Maintain electrical systems and controls, boilers and related utilities as qualified, and engine room equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical malfunctions; replace defective parts.
• Perform equipment adjustments and calibrations; document repairs and parts usage.
• Identify root causes of failures and respond to downtime events promptly.
• Follow safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout, and maintain OSHA/USDA compliance.
• Maintain tools and maintenance areas; assist with installations and upgrades.
• Collaborate with production and sanitation teams; communicate equipment issues to supervisors.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Welding

Education

HS diploma

Tech training

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

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Maintenance 4 Mechanic C 1st

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1109

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems within a meat processing facility. This position supports production operations by ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on:
  • Conveyors and material handling systems
  • Overhead chain systems
  • Processing and packaging equipment
  • Electrical systems and controls
  • Boilers and steam-related systems (if qualified)
  • Engine room and facility utilities
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical malfunctions
• Replace or repair defective parts, components, and systems
• Perform equipment adjustments and calibrations

Troubleshooting

• Identify root causes of equipment failures
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues
• Respond promptly to production downtime events

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, USDA, and facility safety standards
• Maintain safe and clean work practices

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete maintenance work orders and logs
• Document repairs, parts usage, and maintenance activities
• Communicate equipment issues to supervisors

General Responsibilities

• Maintain tools and maintenance areas
• Assist with equipment installations and upgrades
• Work collaboratively with production and sanitation teams

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical training or maintenance certification preferred
• Experience in industrial maintenance preferred
• Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, schematics, and diagrams
• Basic welding and fabrication skills preferred
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, climb, and reach
• Ability to work in cold, wet, hot, and noisy environments
• Ability to work around machinery and moving equipment
• Meat processing/manufacturing facility
• Exposure to:
  • Cold and wet production areas
  • Extremely Hot production areas
  • Mechanical equipment and conveyors
  • Electrical systems
  • Boiler/engine room conditions
  • Noise and industrial hazards

Shift & Schedule:

• Shift:[1 st : 6:00am / 2 nd : 2:00pm / 3 rd : 10:00pm]

Schedule:Monday to Saturday, you will work up to 10 to 12 hours a day