Plant Maintenance Technician: Mechanical Repair

kochfoods; Morton (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Foods is seeking a maintenance technician to ensure manufacturing equipment operates reliably at our Morton, MS facility. You will participate in daily and preventive maintenance, perform diagnostics, and document all work completed to support production goals.

The role requires adherence to safety protocols, including lock-out/tag-out procedures, and the ability to repair conveyors and basic equipment components. Join a team focused on safe, efficient, and compliant operation.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to replace basic components on equipment.
• Strong mechanical diagnostics and repair experience.
• Knowledge of wire belt and plastic conveyor repairs, and sprocket alignment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain equipment to keep production lines running.
• Perform daily preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Record and document maintenance performed.
• Maintain cleanliness of maintenance shop.
• Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Assist to ensure adherence to all company, state and federal regulations.
• All other relevant duties to the job.

Skills

Manufacturing equipment repair

Component replacement

Mechanical diagnostics

Conveyor repair & sprocket alignment

Job description

Koch Foods is seeking a maintenance technician to ensure manufacturing equipment operates reliably at our Morton, MS facility. You will participate in daily and preventive maintenance, perform diagnostics, and document all work completed to support production goals.

The role requires adherence to safety protocols, including lock-out/tag-out procedures, and the ability to repair conveyors and basic equipment components. Join a team focused on safe, efficient, and compliant operation.