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JBS USA • Louisville, KY 40287 • Posted 5 days ago

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The Mechanic position at JBS USA in Louisville involves day and night shift work, requiring a high school diploma or GED, and 2-3 years of industrial mechanic experience in a food industry environment. The role includes mechanical knowledge testing, working with a variety of hand and power tools, and troubleshooting and repairing high-speed food processing and packaging equipment. Basic computer skills are a plus, and the position offers a full range of benefits including health care and a 401(K) plan.

Responsibilities

  • Experienced and knowledgeable of high-speed manufacturing/packaging equipment including hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, valves, cylinders, case formers, labeling equipment, fillers, and conveyors.
  • Knowledge of welding (S/S, Mig, Tig).
  • Day-to-day maintenance and repair to equipment.
  • Perform labeling and tagging of systems and/or checks for verifications.
  • Troubleshoot and repair high-speed food processing and packaging equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical problems on production equipment.
  • Support the plant equipment and maintain a safe plant meeting all federal, state, and local environmental requirements.

Qualifications

Required

  • Must pass a mechanical knowledge test.
  • Physical demands: climbing including ladders, lifting, working with a variety of hand and power tools, shop machines and tools.
  • Work environment: must be able to work in areas of extreme heat and cold conditions.
  • HS diploma or GED required.
  • 2 - 3 years of industrial mechanic experience in a food industry environment preferred.
  • Basic computer skills a plus.
  • Licenses not required, willing to train.
  • Position requires a drug test and background check.
  • Must be able to learn quickly and make good decisions.
  • Must be able to work in a team environment and perform a variety of duties.

About JBS USA

JBS Foods is a global food company operating in the United States, Australia, Canada, Europe, Mexico, New Zealand, and the UK. They offer a diverse range of food products through various brands, focusing on sustainability and quality. JBS Foods is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 and contributing to a better future through responsible practices.

Full Job Description

**Description**

POSITION: Mechanic

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

LOCATION: Louisville

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Must pass a mechanical knowledge test.

+ Physical demands: Climbing including ladders, lifting, working with a variety of hand and power tools, shop machines and tools.

+ Work environment: Must be able to work in areas of extreme heat, and cold conditions.

+ These are day and night shift positions

+ HS diploma or GED required.

+ 2 - 3 years of industrial mechanic experience in a food industry environment preferred.

+ Basic computer skills a plus.

+ Licenses not required, willing to train.

+ Position requires a drug test and background check.

+ Must be able to learn quickly and make good decisions.

+ Must be able to work in a team environment and perform a variety of duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Experienced and knowledge of high speed manufacturing /packaging equipment to include hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, valves, cylinders, case formers, labeling equipment, fillers, and conveyors. Knowledge of welding (S/S, Mig, Tig).

+ Day to day maintenance and repair to equipment.

+ Perform Labeling and Tagging of systems and/or checks for verifications.

+ Troubleshoot and repair high speed food processing and packaging equipment.

+ Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical problems on production equipment.

+ Support the plant equipment, and maintaining a safe plant meeting all federal, state and local environment requirements.

EOE/Vets/Disability

JBS offers a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.