What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Master position at Mountaire Farms?
Job Description
Night Shift
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus*
Primary Purpose
At Mountaire, we reward skills and invest in your future. Master Maintenance Mechanics lead and guide the daily and weekly activities of the general maintenance team 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 6 or more technical skill areas and offers a skills-based pay model, certified training programs, relocation assistance, and a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
Essential Job Functions And Duties
Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.
Mountaire Overview
ABOUT THE TEAM
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! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.
Total Compensation
Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!
Night Shift
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus*
Primary Purpose
At Mountaire, we reward skills and invest in your future. Master Maintenance Mechanics lead and guide the daily and weekly activities of the general maintenance team 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 6 or more technical skill areas and offers a skills-based pay model, certified training programs, relocation assistance, and a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
Essential Job Functions And Duties
- Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are met and inspect facility conditions and equipment performance.
- Install, assemble, and test new machines and equipment.
- Inspect machines regularly for 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.
- High School Diploma/GED, trade school, vocational, or advanced technical training. May include a combination of on-the-job, informal, and formal training.
- 10 years’ experience in industrial manufacturing or skilled trades.
- Fully understands the theory, practical knowledge, and skills to function as a master-level mechanic safely and successfully.
- Skill certification required.
- Must demonstrate proven ability in 6 or more of the following technical skill areas:
- Maintenance Fundamentals
- Electrical Power
- Mechanical Concepts
- Electrical Controls
- Pneumatics
- Hydraulics
- Analog & Drive Control
- PLCs
- Welding SMAW
- Welding GTAW
- Possesses advanced general maintenance skills including 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 repairs.
- Skills-Based Pay Model: Your compensation grows as your skills grow.
- Certified Training Programs: We invest in your development with structured training to help you master new technical areas.
- Clear Career Path: Lead as a Master Mechanic and mentor others while continuing to grow your expertise.
- Relocation Assistance: We offer relocation support for qualified candidates.
- Sign-On Bonus: Available for qualified hires.
- Stable Industry & Strong Team: Be part of a company that values safety, teamwork, and long-term success.
Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.
Mountaire Overview
ABOUT THE TEAM
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! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.
Total Compensation
Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!