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Maintenance Mechanic - Night Shift

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.
Owensboro, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/13/2026
Echo Lake Foods is a leading manufacturer of ready-to-eat egg products and breakfast foods, including waffles, pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, omelets, and egg patties, serving major retail, foodservice, and national restaurant customers across the United States. Founded in 1941 and headquartered in Burlington, Wisconsin, the company operates multiple production facilities throughout the Midwest and has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer partnerships.

In 2025, Echo Lake Foods was acquired by Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the United States, marking an exciting new chapter of growth. This partnership strengthens our resources, expands our capabilities, and supports continued investment in our people, facilities, and products. Creating new opportunities for employees to grow their careers within a stable and expanding organization.

We are currently seeking a Night Shift Maintenance Mechanic to support our operations by troubleshooting and repairing equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and helping ensure reliable, efficient production within our manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair manufacturing equipment to ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently, including conveyor systems, hydraulic sorting equipment, motors, electrical systems, and facility equipment.
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on facility machinery and equipment.
  • Complete daily maintenance and repair documentation and logs.
  • Perform all assigned duties in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in the industrial maintenance field, preferably within a food manufacturing environment.
  • Advanced knowledge and skills in diagnosing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing high-speed manufacturing equipment.
  • Experience working with AC/DC motors and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
  • Ability to read and interpret diagrams, blueprints, schematics, operation manuals, and manufacturing specifications.
  • Knowledge of piping systems and mechanical components.
  • Basic arithmetic skills.
  • Ability to operate drilling and milling machines to produce or retool mechanical parts.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with employees and leadership.

Physical Requirements

  • Manual dexterity required to operate machinery and power/hand tools.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, including cold temperature conditions.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.

Benefits

  • Free Uniforms
  • Tool Reimbursement
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Free Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Company contributes 3% of your base pay in company Stock — regardless of your contribution

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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