Plant Maintenance Mechanic – Potato Processing

Idaho Pacific Holdings; Rigby (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Pacific Holdings is seeking a qualified Maintenance Mechanic to sustain and repair potato processing and packaging equipment across the plant. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety standards are met throughout production and facilities.

The role requires reading manuals and schematics, following safety procedures, and carrying your own hand tools. Shift flexibility and the ability to work in a manufacturing environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background is required.
• Must be able to closely follow operational instructions.
• Ability to read and understand parts manuals, schematics, and tools used for repair and maintenance.
• Must be able to certify in required safety areas such as: Lock Out/Tag Out, Confined Space, Fall Protection.
• Must be able to operate equipment - hyster, loader, etc. when licensed.
• Must provide own hand tools and lockable toolbox.
• Welding and/or electrical experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on potato processing and packaging equipment by following established guidelines.
• Identify machinery or equipment needing repair or replacement; inform management as appropriate.
• Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment, including after repairs or replacements.
• Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, machinery or equipment.
• Keep accurate, complete and legible records in English.
• Complete training certifications in appropriate areas.
• Assist production and/or packaging departments with work order requests and routine maintenance as needed.
• Use caution around moving parts and equipment.
• Keep areas of responsibility clean and well maintained.
• Maintain daily records of events throughout the plant.
• Notify Maintenance Manager of problems with parts, machinery and equipment requiring special orders, or urgent and safety-threatening situations.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical background

Follow instructions

Read schematics

Safety certifications

Operate equipment

Hand tools

Welding experience

Electrical experience

Job description

Idaho Pacific Holdings is seeking a qualified Maintenance Mechanic to sustain and repair potato processing and packaging equipment across the plant. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety standards are met throughout production and facilities.

The role requires reading manuals and schematics, following safety procedures, and carrying your own hand tools. Shift flexibility and the ability to work in a manufacturing environment are essential.