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Our diverse businesses span agriculture, food production, manufacturing, mining, plant and animal sciences, ranching and cattle production, logistics, and transportation, connecting many of the essential steps that bring food from the earth to communities around the world.\nThat diversity creates strength, stability, and opportunity. Across our global business, employees can build new skills, explore different career paths, and contribute to meaningful work in a culture where safety is foundational.\nWhatever your role, your work at Simplot contributes to something bigger. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and help shape the future of food and agriculture.\nSummary\nThe High Bay Freezer (HBF) Maintenace Mechanic works independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks. This role includes troubleshooting issues, repairing failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensuring maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness. This person provides direction for effective execution of maintenance activity on all machinery and equipment throughout the plant and office facilities. The role is also responsible for the optimum utilization of available resources such as manpower, equipment, time, etc. This person must be responsible for decisions, actions and failures; must establish clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results. In addition, the maintenance mechanic must partner with others to get work done and work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.\nKey Responsibilities\nCore Mechanical & Maintenance Duties\nPerform preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance on high-bay freezer and warehouse mechanical equipment.\nTroubleshoot and repair mechanical system failures, including hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, conveyors, and other plant equipment.\nEnsure maximum equipment efficiency, uptime, and system reliability.\nMaintain and repair equipment in cold environments (as low as -5°F).\nElectrical & Control Systems\nConduct basic electrical repair in an industrial environment.\nAssist with troubleshooting 480V power systems and 24V-120V control voltages (preferred skill).\nPreferred: Work with/diagnose Allen Bradley SLC500 and MicroLogix PLCs.\nSystem Operations & Technical Problem-Solving\nDiagnose mechanical or control issues by reading technical documents, diagrams, and equipment drawings.\nWrite clear and detailed repair and maintenance reports.\nAnalyze problems and make safe, sound decisions during troubleshooting.\nCollaboration & Work Environment\nWork independently or with plant personnel to solve mechanical and operational issues.\nCoordinate maintenance activities across warehouse and plant areas to optimize resources such as manpower, equipment, and time.\nMaintain communication with supervisors, team leaders, and other departments.\nTypical Education\n\nHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED)\n\nRelevant Experience\n\n3+ years related experience and/or training\n\nOther Information\nExperience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics; Basic electrical repair in an industrial/manufacturing environment; Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings and write detailed repair reports; Ability to analyze and make decisions; Ability to diagram equipment control problems; Strong verbal and written English communication skills; Good organizational and planning skills.\nPreferred: Experience with 480-volt power and 24 control voltages to 120 volt electrical troubleshooting; Program and trouble shoot Allen Bradley SLC500 and MicroLogix series. Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory, and represent the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nPhysical Requirements: Lift and move heavy equipment; Climb ladders and work in high, precarious places.\nWorking Environment: May be exposed to wet or humid conditions; May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions; May be exposed to high noise environments; May be exposed to chemicals used in the process; Could be in temperatures of -5 degrees.\nShift: Monday - Friday\nPay: $36.41 p/hr\nJob Requisition ID: 27787\nTravel Required: None\nLocation(s): GF Warehouse - Grand Forks\nCountry: United States\nRate of Pay: $36.41 p/hr\nAttractive total rewards package that includes:\nMedical, dental, vision coverage\n401(k) savings plan\n10 Paid Holidays\nVacation Time\nDetails available in Collective Bargaining Agreement\nPaid Family Building Leave\nEducation Assistance\nBenefits details available at simplotbenefits.com\n**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.\nIf the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. 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