Maintenance Mechanic- 3rd Shift

Maintenance PositionPay ranging from $28 to $37.70 per hour based on experienceWe offer full-time schedules, life insurance, short-term disability, and pension. You'll also enjoy paid time off, 9 paid holidays, vacation, and paid sick days.Shift: 11 PM to 8 AM (training may vary to teach you the most about our facility and the machines you'll be maintaining)Location: Brentwood, MOJob Type: Full-time, 150-day probationary periodUnion: Teamsters Local 600; Must join the union after 30 daysIce Cream Specialties (8419 Hanley Industrial Ct., St. Louis, MO 63144) is looking for an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to support production in a food manufacturing and packaging facility. Position also includes maintaining plant utilities such as boiler, HVAC, air compressors, refrigeration compressors, anhydrous ammonia system, building and grounds maintenance, etc...Starting at a new company can be challenging but not at Ice Cream Specialties. We have a great team that will welcome you and share their knowledge and experience to help you grow with our company.Qualifications/Physical Requirements:Ability to lift, push, pull products weighing up to fifty pounds out of confined spaces and occasionally having to lift products overheadAbility to stand, kneel, climb ladders, and other physical requirements as neededMust be able to pass a post-offer drug test, alcohol screening, and physical exam3 Years Industrial Maintenance Mechanic experience minimumAbility to quickly troubleshoot and repair machinery issuesPneumatics & Programmable Logic Controllers ExperienceHVAC experience preferredAmmonia experience preferredElectrical experience preferred (3 phase 480 volt systems)Hydraulic experience preferredBasic welding skills preferred (Mig/Tig/Stick)Set up and change out of various machine linesAbility to read and follow blueprintsPlumbing skillsTime management: the ability to organize and manage multiple prioritiesStrong team playerCommunication skillsDuties:Good interpersonal skills are a must.Diagnose mechanical problems quickly and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair/owner manuals, engineering specifications, and parts catalogs as necessary.Maintain high speed processing equipment, pipe fitting, welding, fabrication, carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installation of equipment.Adjust and repair packaging equipment as needed.Perform routine preventive maintenance on all equipment.Interface with Operations to minimize downtime and maximize plant reliability.Work with both Outside Contractors and Plant Operations to ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.Other responsibilities as requested.Education Experience:Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to read and speak English for safety purposes.High School diploma or G.E.D.Trade school completion for Electrical is a plusPrairie Farms Dairy, Inc Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.