Maintenance Mechanic - 1st shift

Company: Louisa Food Products
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Louisa Foods is looking for Maintenance Mechanics for 1st Shift. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the care and maintenance of machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines, and plant facilities in a safe, sanitary, and efficient condition. We are hiring for 1st sift and the hours are 6:00am to 3:00pm (with some Saturday work). Louisa offers competitive wages, a sign-on bonus after 90 days, semi-annual evaluation bonuses, annual safety bonuses, annual attendance bonuses, and annual years of service bonuses. Louisa also has a 401(k) with 6% match and profit sharing, Paid holidays, Paid vacation days, Paid personal days, Employer paid Virtual Urgent care, Health insurance with employer sponsored HSA, Dental, Vision, Employer paid Short-term disability, and Employer paid Life Insurance. Louisa employees also have the opportunity to purchase products at a discounted rate. A Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for staying up to date on new products, equipment, technology, and techniques. Duties also include, but are not limited to the following: Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements on production, packaging, processing equipment, and utility systems (to provide a continuous supply of heat, steam, cooling, electrical, power, gas, or air required for operations). Be readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations. Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service Perform preventative maintenance (i.e. conducting computerized preventative maintenance check-ups or reading SPC charts and data). Understand line manufacturing support systems (line/lube delivery, chemical delivery, ingredient delivery). Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment to performing required duties. Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns Ensure all paperwork is completed with all required information in a clear, legible and accurate format in accordance with SOP's. Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory Follow GMPs [Good Manufacturing Practices]. Follow all required work safe practices. This would include lockout-tagout requirements and wearing of all required PPE. Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area and report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately. Physical Demands: Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, and bend as required for the entire shift. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to work in a wet environment with moderate to high noise volume. Must be able to handle constant exposure to variable temperatures in the factory.

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