Process Mechanic

## Process Mechanic Apply locations:
Gentry, ARtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday time left to apply:
End Date:
July 8, 2026 (6 days left to apply) job requisition :
R0034146

Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home of Little Debbie, Drake’s Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery Granola Bars. Work with legacy brands that bring smiles to faces nationwide, including yours. You’ll experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and a range of exciting career paths. When you join McKee Foods, you’ll discover a better way to live and work.
** Pay**$27.63 - $33.76 / hour, depending on experience and qualifications  Plus $2.00 / hr. shift premium for 3rd shift hours
** Schedule
* * 3rd Shift (Sunday - Thursday, 10:00 p.m.

- 6:30 a.m.)Clock out for lunch and other days and hours as needed

On-site
** Location
* *** Plant 3
** 555 McKee Drive, Gentry, AR 72734
** Job Summary
** McKee Foods is seeking a Process Mechanic to join our Maintenance Department team. This role demands a mix of mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills, along with a focus on teamwork, safety, and effective communication. Below is a breakdown of the responsibilities, qualifications, and preferences for the position:
*
* Job Responsibilities:

*** Perform
** preventive maintenance
** and general repairs on all process and related equipment
* Set up and carry out
** changeovers
* * for process machinery
* Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair machinery failures
* Provide
** technical assistance
** to production teams
* ** Rebuild equipment
** and components regularly
* ** Modify equipment
** as needed to improve its performance and reliability
* Engage in
** training programs
** to improve personal technical skills
* Operate machinery, tools, vehicles, and computers for troubleshooting and repairs
* Maintain detailed
** maintenance records**
* ** Communicate effectively
** with team members to repair and maintain equipment efficiently
* ** Purchase and maintain tools
** required for the job
* Ensure the workspace, shop, and toolbox are
** clean and sanitary
*** Perform additional tasks as required by supervisors
*
* Required Qualifications:

**
* ** Two years
** of experience maintaining automated industrial equipment or equivalent technical training
* Understanding of
** electrical and electronics controls
*** Commitment to
** personal safety
** and the safety of others
* Strong
** mechanical, electrical, and electronic aptitude
*** Ability to work
** self-directed
** and in a
** team environment
*** Effective
** communication skills**, both verbally and in writing
* Ability to work with
** minimal supervision
*** Knowledge of
** PCs
* * and basic software
* ** Safety shoes
** required on the first day
* ** Good hygiene
** and a clean workspace
* Strong
** work and safety record
***
* Preferred Qualifications:

**
* ** Four years
** of industrial maintenance experience
* Experience in
** industrial mechanical, electrical, packaging, or process maintenance
*** Proficiency in
** welding** (steel, stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron) and using an acetylene torch
* Experience or training in
** hydraulics and pneumatics
**** Benefits
* ** Competitive weekly pay
* Profit-sharing cash bonus program
* 401(k) with matching contributions
* Paid Time Off (for vacation, holidays, sick time, personal time, etc.)
* Medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
* Supplemental plans, including life insurance
* Fully-paid parental leave
* Health Center and Pharmacy
* Mental wellness counseling (on-site in TN, virtual elsewhere)
* Tuition reimbursement
* Credit Union
* Exercise and recreation facility
* Wellness programs with incentives
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Short-term and long-term disability (company-paid)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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