Bay Freezer Mechanic; Grand Forks GF

High Bay Freezer Mechanic (Days) Grand Forks GF

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

The 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 Maintenance Mechanic 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.

Core Mechanical & Maintenance Duties

• Perform preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance on high‑bay freezer and warehouse mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical system failures, including hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, conveyors, and other plant equipment.
• Ensure maximum equipment efficiency, uptime, and system reliability.
• Maintain and repair equipment in cold environments (as low as –5°F).

Electrical & Control Systems

• Conduct basic electrical repair in an industrial environment.
• Assist with troubleshooting 480V power systems and 24V–120V control voltages (preferred skill).
• Preferred:
  Work with/diagnose Allen Bradley SLC
  500 and Micro Logix PLCs.

System Operations & Technical Problem‑Solving

• Diagnose mechanical or control issues by reading technical documents, diagrams, and equipment drawings.
• Write clear and detailed repair and maintenance reports.
• Analyze problems and make safe, sound decisions during troubleshooting.

Collaboration & Work Environment

• Work independently or with plant personnel to solve mechanical and operational issues.
• Coordinate maintenance activities across warehouse and plant areas to optimize resources such as manpower, equipment, and time.
• Maintain communication with supervisors, team leaders, and other departments.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

3+ years related experience and/or training

• Experience 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.
• Preferred:
  
  Experience with 480-volt power and 24 control voltages to 120 volt electrical troubleshooting;
  Program and trouble shoot Allen Bradley SLC
  500 and Micro Logix 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.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Lift and move heavy equipment;
  Climb ladders and work in high, precarious places.
• Working 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.

** The J.R. 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. **