Night Drum Mechanic - 3-Day Week, Benefits

National Beef; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple bonus programs

Family-friendly benefits

Safe and stable work

Job summary

National Beef Leathers of St. Joseph, Missouri, is seeking a Drum Mechanic for night shift (5:45 PM - 6:00 AM). This on-site role offers starting pay at $22.60 per hour, with additional bonuses and shift differential. Responsibilities include inspecting drums, performing repairs, and maintaining logs.

Qualified candidates should have forklift training, ability to use hand/power tools, and English proficiency. The job requires lifting 75–100 pounds and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Completion of forklift truck training or willingness to complete necessary courses.

Responsibilities

• Inspects drums to ensure drums are working properly and safely.
• Identifies mechanical problems and performs mechanical repairs.
• Removes unsafe equipment from facility operating area and notifies supervisor.
• Repairs and fabricates various items and equipment using welding and or plumbing techniques and equipment including pumps, gearboxes, etc.
• Tests drums to ensure repairs are completed correctly.
• Schedules and performs routine and preventive maintenance for drums.
• Reviews plans, process procedures, drawings, and quality manuals to understand the scope, requirements, and function of products.
• Maintains repair log.
• Operates radio equipment to communicate accurately and promptly.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Independent work

English literacy

Reading & writing English

Physical endurance

Tools

Forklift truck

Hand tools

Power tools

Ladders

Lift trucks

Job description

National Beef Leathers of St. Joseph, Missouri, is seeking a Drum Mechanic for night shift (5:45 PM - 6:00 AM). This on-site role offers starting pay at $22.60 per hour, with additional bonuses and shift differential. Responsibilities include inspecting drums, performing repairs, and maintaining logs.

Qualified candidates should have forklift training, ability to use hand/power tools, and English proficiency. The job requires lifting 75–100 pounds and working outdoors in all weather conditions.