Clemens Food Group is hiring a hands-on Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair the equipment supporting our Wastewater Treatment operation. This role is ideal for someone experienced with pumps, motors, valves, piping, bearings, belts, chains, and fluid-handling systems who enjoys solving mechanical problems and improving equipment reliability. What You'll Do Diagnose, repair, and maintain pumps, valves, motors, bearings, belts, chains, and drive systems Maintain wastewater-processing equipment and supporting mechanical systems Respond to breakdowns and partner with Operations to return equipment safely to service Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime Adjust, align, lubricate, and repair belt and chain-drive systems Troubleshoot fluid-handling issues involving flow, pressure, valves, seals, and related components Complete industrial plumbing and mechanical piping repairs Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic components Assist with basic electrical troubleshooting Read equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and schematics Support safe equipment startup and shutdown procedures Complete mechanical projects from initial diagnosis through final repair Document maintenance, repairs, inspections, and project work accurately Follow Lockout/Tagout and all other required safety procedures Partner with Wastewater Operations and Maintenance to improve equipment and processes What We're Looking For Working knowledge of motors, pumps, valves, bearings, belts, chains, and drive units Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills Knowledge of preventive maintenance and lubrication practices Industrial plumbing or mechanical piping experience Basic hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical knowledge Ability to understand how mechanical equipment affects the overall treatment process Ability to organize projects and follow them through to completion Strong documentation, teamwork, and communication skills Preferred Experience Industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience Wastewater, water-treatment, rendering, food-processing, or other heavy-process experience Pump and fluid-handling system maintenance Hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting Conveyor, belt, and chain-drive maintenance Welding or fabrication Experience using a CMMS or preventive-maintenance program Know the Environment Our Wastewater Treatment Plant plays an essential role in supporting manufacturing and improving our environmental performance by treating process water safely and effectively.

Candidates must be comfortable:

Working around wastewater, organic material, and process by-products Working around strong odors Working in hot, cold, wet, or humid conditions Working around industrial chemicals and treatment processes Working near active pumps, piping, valves, tanks, and processing equipment Working at heights when required Getting dirty when repairs require it Why Clemens Food Group? For more than 125 years, Clemens Food Group has been guided by a simple principle: Do the right thing. As a family-owned food company, we combine tradition with innovation and create a workplace where people can grow, contribute, and succeed.

Agency Statement:

Clemens Food Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of Clemens Food Group to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.

Pay:

$24.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person