Set Up Mechanic - 3rd Shift (2nd Processing)

DeKalb Health; Colorado; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Premium Poultry is seeking a Set Up Mechanic to provide basic technical support and maintenance for facility equipment. You will assist with startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance in a cold environment.

Responsibilities include daily machine setup, tear down under supervision, completing work orders, and ensuring food safety programs (HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs) are followed. Prior machine operator experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months manufacturing machine operator experience.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools.
• Basic math knowledge (add, subtract, multiply, percentages).
• PC skills including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environment 45-50°F.
• Able to lift required weight and pass physical.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate assigned machines; learn startup/shutdown procedures.
• Tear down and set up production equipment as directed.
• Complete work orders and document work performed.
• Maintain, repair, replace blades/needles and clean equipment.
• Install and troubleshoot guards, belts, conveyors.
• Use hand and power tools, levels, tape measures.
• Assist in training coworkers.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs.
• Follow directions of lead/supervisor.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Math basics

PC proficiency

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

• Location 1325 E Cloverly Rd,Fremont, NE, 68025-6114,United States

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Set Up Mechanic DATE: 7/2026

CORE VALUE COMMITMENT

All employees will demonstrate our culture of commitment to quality, respect for fellow employees and business partners, and responsibility to the environment and our community.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides technical support at a basic level, including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance offacility equipment. Assists with the operation and repair of facility equipment as needed.

DAILY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Responsible for daily set up and operation of assigned machines, including learning start up and shut down procedures, checklist lists assigned to the operator program, troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment issues, and maintaining equipment with basic PM's.
• 2. Complete tear down and set up of production equipment under the direction of maintenance leaders.
• 3. Complete assigned work orders and maintain documentation of all work performed.
• 4. Maintain, repair, and replace blades and needles as well as cleaning and sharpening of that equipment.
• 5. Install and troubleshoot guards, belts, chains, conveyor systems and all other associated equipment.
• 6. Utilize all manner of hand and power tools, including levels and tape measures.
• 7. Assist in training of co-workers as directed.
• 8. Ensure compliance with established food safety programs, including HACCP programs, SSOPs and GMPs.
• 9. Effectively follow directions of the lead, supervisor, or manager at all times.
• 10. Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• 11. Effectively communicate and positively interact with team members in all departments.
• 12. Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• 13. Performs other duties as assigned by maintenance superintendent and supervisors.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

• MUST have a minimum of 6 months manufacturing machine operator experience.
• MUST be comfortable and experienced utilizing hand and power tools of all varieties.
• MUST have basic knowledge and safety understanding in a manufacturing setting.
• MUST have knowledge ofbasic math, including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and calculating percentages.
• Skill in using a personal computerand various software applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment ranging from 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to communicate in acourteous and professionalmanner with all plant employees, as well as third party vendors and contractors.
• Ability to operate a forklift, scissors lift, or any other powered equipment or machinery as needed.
• Ability to work with a group of technicians or autonomously with limited supervision.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• MUST be able to pass required physical including demonstrating your ability to lift the required weight for each position.
• MUST be able to stand and/or walk for entire 8-hour shift.
• MUST wear correct job specific PPE as designated by company policy.
• Ability to consistently practice and enforce safe working habits.
• Ability to recognize safety risks and comply with all safety standards.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

1. Industrial maintenance experience is preferred, but not required.

Note: The above information is only a reflection of the general nature of job duties. Based on business need, additional duties may be assigned.