Mechanical Specialist

Deli Star Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Deli Star Corporation in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Mechanical Specialist to maintain and repair production equipment in a food manufacturing environment. This full-time role emphasizes mechanical and electrical systems, food safety, and adherence to USDA/SQF guidelines.

You will respond to equipment breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, inspect line equipment, and support production on the floor. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential to ensure

Qualifications

• Associates degree or relevant experience in industrial or facility maintenance.
• Understanding of food safety and quality requirements.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with controls systems preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical and electrical equipment for production.
• Respond to breakdowns and repair equipment such as conveyors, gear reducers, seals, bearings, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and process equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on production equipment.
• On-the-floor support during production and ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Follow safety, OSHA, USDA, and SQF guidelines and document work orders.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting controls

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Organization/Detail oriented

Education

Associate degree in maintenance

Job description

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Mechanical Specialist

Full Time Manual Labor The Star Plant, Saint Louis, MO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1112

About Deli Star: Who We Are

Deli Star is a next-generation food manufacturing company with a clear purpose: to nourish life through protein with integrity. We specialize in fresh, sous vide cooked proteins and patented food-safety technologies, serving some of the most trusted brands, and culinary teams across the United States. Our mission is ambitious: to build a world-class fresh sous vide system. We are working towards a future in which safe, nutritious, high-quality protein is fresh and accessible to more people.

Deli Star is not a typical food manufacturer. We combine the scientific rigor, quality standards and operational discipline required in food manufacturing with the energy, creativity and entrepreneurial mindset of a growth company. With a team of 150 employees and growing, we are large enough to make a meaningful impact while remaining small enough for talented people to influence how the company evolves.

We are proud of our strong customer partnerships, our rapid growth and our long-term commitment to building an innovative, technology-enabled manufacturing platform.

Our people-first culture is grounded in three core values:Trust, Resilience, and Creativity.

We believe the future belongs to companies that can combine quality, innovation and operational excellence at scale.

We encourage applicants to explore our website to learn more about our story, our culture and our commitment to transforming the future of fresh protein.

The Process Leader role sits at the core of the manufacturing process, leading operations for Deli Star. They will drive yield, uptime, throughput, and scale-up execution. The Senior Process Leader ensures that plant systems, equipment, and processes are reliable, food safe, and drive profitable growth.

This role plays a critical part in advancing Deli Star’s fresh sous vide and cook‑chill manufacturing platform by ensuring processes are robust, repeatable, and scalable.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and Repair Equipment:

Maintain mechanical and electrical equipment for the production of food products

Ensure safe operation of machinery and mechanical equipment

Ensure equipment is in good working order to ensure food safety and quality

Responding to breakdowns and repairing equipment such as conveyors, gear reducers, seals, bearings, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and process equipment

Performing Preventive Maintenance and routing inspections on production equipment and systems

Identify root causes of failures and implement permanent fixes

Complete Work Orders as assigned. Document in Redzone

Support Production:

Inspect equipment and parts for damage and/or wear prior to assembly

Assembly and startup of equipment to ensure safe operation and efficient production. Complete Pre‑Op documentation as required

On the floor line support during production. Mechanical Specialist will remain on their assigned line during production hours

Operating and adjusting equipment with emphasis on food safety and efficiency

Operate equipment as required to support production

Communicate with Production as well as the Maintenance team on the status of work orders

Detailed understanding of various production standards

Follow Company Policies and Industry Regulations:

Follow specific Safety and OSHA regulations

Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures under USDA and SQF guidelines

Follow all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)

Assist with keeping areas clean and orderly

Qualifications:

Associates degree or experience in industrial or facility maintenance

Complete understanding of Food Safety and Quality requirements

Strong proficiency in mechanical and electrical systems

Experience with troubleshooting Controls systems preferred

Self Motivated, good organizational skills, and detail oriented

Excellent written and communication skills

Experience within a food manufacturing environment is preferred

Ability to function both independently and collaboratively with various departments