Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Level A

Primary Purpose

At Mountaire, we reward skills and invest in your future. Level A Maintenance Mechanics execute daily and weekly activities of the general maintenance program to ensure the plant operates at maximum efficiency with minimal downtime. They repair, program, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and adjust equipment and machines for optimal performance. This role requires proven ability in 4–5 technical skill areas and offers a skills-based pay model with access to certified training programs to help you grow your expertise and earning potential. We also offer relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Essential Job Functions And Duties

• Install, assemble, and test new machines and equipment.
• Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance and service for each piece of equipment.
• Inspect machines regularly for signs of malfunctions, including visual and sound inspections.
• Adhere to all safety requirements, including personal protective equipment (PPE), preventing and reporting unsafe acts and conditions, and following lockout-tagout procedures and process safety management guidelines.
• Perform emergency repairs, requiring the ability to troubleshoot promptly and effectively.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma/GED, technical or vocational training, or a combination of on-the-job, informal, and formal training.
• 7–9 years’ experience as a Maintenance Mechanic, preferably in manufacturing.
• Skill sets such as welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, fabrication, etc., with certifications required.
• Demonstrated proven ability in 4–5 of the following technical skill areas: Maintenance Fundamentals, Electrical Power, Mechanical Concepts, Electrical Controls, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Analog & Drive Control, PLCs, Welding (Arc/Stick/TIG), Math for Mechanics, Assembly, Conveyors, Wiring, Motors and Motor Controls, Mechanical Drives, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, PLCs, Fabrication, and Safety.
• Demonstrated proficiency with routine general preventative maintenance and repairs and non-routine high-level emergency repairs.

About Us

We are looking for someone who is passionate about their work and wants to make a difference. Join us and be part of a company that values safety, teamwork, and long-term success. Our culture is what defines us and sets us apart from our competition. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed is the Mountaire way!

Mountaire Overview

Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way!

Total Compensation

• Eight paid holidays.
• Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers.
• Dental and Vision Programs.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Retail Planning with 401(k).
• Profit Sharing.
• Employee Discounted Chicken Sales.
• Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Many exciting career development programs!