Maintenance Mechanic III

About the Company

For more than 125 years, Clemens Food Group has been guided by a simple principle: do the right thing. As a family-owned, fully integrated food company, we operate across the entire supply chain—from raising livestock to delivering finished products. We combine tradition with innovation to produce quality food and build a culture where people are empowered to grow, contribute, and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, and maintain conveyor belting systems (V-belts, timing belts, modular belts, welded belts).
• Maintain and repair chain drives, tensioners, and lubrication systems.
• Inspect and replace worn or failing mechanical parts.
• Fabricate, weld, and install mechanical components as needed.
• Install and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including cylinders, valves, flow controls, filters, and dryers.
• Perform preventive maintenance and lubrication tasks.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures using root cause analysis and critical thinking.
• Interpret mechanical schematics, flow diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Support production teams by responding quickly to equipment breakdowns.

Skills

• Conveyor and belt installation, tracking, and repair.
• Chain drive systems (metric & standard pitch, specialty applications).
• Hydraulic system components (valves, regulators, cylinders, rebuilding).
• Pneumatic systems (filters, dryers, liquid separators).
• Fabrication and machining (drilling, tapping, mounting, welding).
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving in high-paced environments.
• Preventive maintenance and lubrication practices.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in industrial or mechanical maintenance.
• Strong experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyor systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and hydraulic schematics.
• Familiarity with PM programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.