Mechanical Specialist

Deli Star; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Deli Star in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Mechanical Specialist to maintain and repair production equipment, ensure safe operation, and support the production line with a focus on food safety and quality. The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, and collaborating with the Maintenance and Production teams.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree or hands-on maintenance experience, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and excellent

Qualifications

• Associates degree or hands-on experience in industrial or facility maintenance.
• Strong understanding of food safety and quality requirements.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting controls systems preferred.
• Self-motivated, well organized, and detail oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical and electrical equipment for 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.
• Respond to breakdowns and repair equipment such as conveyors, gear reducers, seals, bearings, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and process equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routing inspections on production equipment and systems.
• Identify root causes of failures and implement permanent fixes.
• Complete work orders as assigned and document in Redzone.
• Inspect equipment and parts for damage and wear prior to assembly.
• Assembly and startup of equipment to ensure safe operation and efficient production.
• On the floor line support during production; stay on assigned line during hours.
• Operate and adjust equipment with emphasis on food safety and efficiency.
• Communicate with Production and Maintenance teams on work orders.
• Follow safety and GMP/USDA/SQF regulations and keep areas clean.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Controls troubleshooting

Written communication

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree or experience in industrial or facility 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