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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.