Night Shift Drum Mechanic - 3.5‑Day Week

National Beef Packing Company LLC; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

National Beef in St. Joseph, MO is seeking a Drum Mechanic for a full-time, on-site role. The position involves inspecting drums, performing repairs with welding or plumbing, and scheduling preventive maintenance to keep equipment running safely.

This safety-sensitive job requires lifting heavy weights and working in all weather, with on-call shifts as needed. Starting pay is $22.60 per hour with a perfect attendance bonus of $2.65, night shift differential of $1 per hour, and a tiering program

Qualifications

• Forklift training or willingness to complete courses.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Good mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and repairs.
• Analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Inspect drums to ensure proper and safe operation.
• Identify mechanical problems and perform repairs.
• Remove unsafe equipment and notify supervisor.
• Repair and fabricate items using welding or plumbing techniques.
• Test drums to verify correct repairs.
• Schedule and perform routine and preventive maintenance for drums.
• Review plans, procedures, drawings and quality manuals to understand scope.

Skills

Forklift training

Read / write English

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Lifting 75–100 lbs

Stamina outdoors

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Ladders

Lift trucks

Job description

National Beef in St. Joseph, MO is seeking a Drum Mechanic for a full-time, on-site role. The position involves inspecting drums, performing repairs with welding or plumbing, and scheduling preventive maintenance to keep equipment running safely.

This safety-sensitive job requires lifting heavy weights and working in all weather, with on-call shifts as needed. Starting pay is $22.60 per hour with a perfect attendance bonus of $2.65, night shift differential of $1 per hour, and a tiering program