Senior Food Plant Maintenance Technician

IRCA Group; Affton, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

IRCA Group is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support the bakery/pastry manufacturing lines. The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, repairs, and equipment upgrades in a food manufacturing environment.

You will work closely with operators and other maintenace team members to ensure reliable production and adherence to safety standards. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in maintenance, strong welding and refrigeration experience, and the ability to read prints.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 10+ years maintenance mechanic experience preferred.
• Technical school training or related certification.
• Two-year technical degree in maintenance field.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Welding and power transmission experience.
• Ability to read and interpret prints.
• Good English reading/writing for safety docs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and document results.
• Repair malfunctioning equipment using a final task methodology.
• Plan projects, equipment upgrades and installations.
• Assist line and machine operators as needed.
• Provide essential documentation and root-cause analysis support.
• Contribute to HACCP procedures with other departments.
• Adapt to changing environments and priorities.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical ability

Read prints

English literacy

Problem solving

Education

HS diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree in a maintenance field

Technical school training or related courses

Tools

Welding

Mechanical power transmission

Refrigeration knowledge

Maintenance tooling

Job description

IRCA Group is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support the bakery/pastry manufacturing lines. The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, repairs, and equipment upgrades in a food manufacturing environment.

You will work closely with operators and other maintenace team members to ensure reliable production and adherence to safety standards. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in maintenance, strong welding and refrigeration experience, and the ability to read prints.