Maintenance Mechanic/Technician- Day Shift and 3rd Shift - West Liberty Foods

About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. We are The Surprisingly Big Company®, and we’re right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!

We are currently hiring for:

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic - Day shift

Wage Range: Wage Range: Minimum starting wage $22.00 with a range up to $29.50 per hour depending on experience.

Job Summary:We are looking for someone that loves to work with their hands and troubleshoot machines when they break down. The Maintenance Mechanic position is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing all equipment in the assigned area.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete daily preventative maintenance and daily tasks.
• Must be able to lubricate, inspect and repair bearings and sprockets.
• Read and understand mechanical and electrical diagrams and technical repair manuals.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical breakdowns.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner and be able to follow all safety regulations.
• Operate lifts and material handling tools as needed.
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment as needed.
• Able to adapt to a fast paced work environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Scheduled to work 7 of 14 day pay period. Sample schedule is as follows:
• Week 1: Work Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday; Off Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
• Week 2: Work Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday; Off Sunday, Monday Thursday, Friday
• May be asked to work additional shifts as needed.
• Shifts will be 12 hour shifts.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• This position does require candidates to read and write english with the ability to comprehend basic maintenance manuals.
• Must be able to work well with others.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics, troubleshooting including mechanical and electrical/electronic, PLCs, welding/fabrication, AC/DC controls, motor controls, 3 phase wiring, plumbing, conveyors, pneumatic systems and more.
• A good candidate will be willing to learn while on the job.
• Experience in a mechanical, industrial or manufacturing setting is a plus. Working in the Food Industry is a bonus.
• Must practice good personal hygiene.
• Ability to work in varying temperature conditions.
• Basic computer skills are needed, using tablet is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to provide your own hand tools.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Must be able to climb ladders and do work on aerial work platforms as needed.
• Candidates must successfully pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen and physical.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associates or better in Other.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)