Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Maintenance Mechanic – $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Compensation

• Hourly Pay: $25–33+/hour, depends on experience
• Sign-On Bonus: $3,000
• Shift Premium: Additional $1.50/hour for 2nd shift

Job Type & Shift Details

• Schedule/Hours:
• Schedule: Work 4 ten hour shifts each week as follows:
• Work every Sunday from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Rotating Schedule
• First week: 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Monday, Friday and Saturday
• Second week: 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
• Shift Premium: $1.50/hour for 3rd shift hours worked

About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods is one of North America's largest protein processors, producing over 650 million pounds of high-quality meat and poultry products annually for leading grocery stores and restaurant chains. We offer a stable, team-oriented environment with competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

Job Description

We're looking for Maintenance Mechanics who enjoy troubleshooting equipment, solving mechanical problems, and keeping production running safely and efficiently. You'll work with conveyors, motors, pneumatic systems, and automated production equipment while expanding your technical skills in a modern manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment and automated machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and uptime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues.
• Install, adjust, and maintain production equipment using technical manuals, diagrams, and schematics.
• Complete maintenance work orders and documentation while supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime while following workplace safety and food safety procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms when necessary.
• Ability to work in varying temperature environments.
• Ability to safely perform maintenance activities in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience (manufacturing, food processing, packaging, distribution, agriculture, etc.).
• Technical/trade school training, military maintenance experience, or related associate degree.
• Experience with conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and pneumatic/hydraulic/automation troubleshooting and repair.
• PLC-controlled equipment exposure and CMMS/work order system experience a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English, including maintenance manuals, blueprints, schematics, and drawings.

Work Authorization:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Short-term disability and additional voluntary benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance and opportunities for career advancement.