Plant Maintenance Mechanic Full Time

How would you benefit from a maintenance career where you will earn great pay while working with unique industrial equipment you won’t see anywhere else? Take advantage of this career with an established, essential manufacturer that supports the food industry. Feel good knowing that you won’t need to be concerned about job stability or miss a paycheck.

We are looking for a Plant Maintenance Mechanic to join our Wadesboro, NC team. This is a pivotal role where you will be responsible for maintaining all plant machinery while complying with all safety and good manufacturing practices.

As a member of the team, you can expect:

• Competitive pay – Average weekly pay is $900-$1100
• Great Benefits – medical, dental, vision, profit sharing, paid time off
• $500-$1000 annual contribution towards healthcare
• 3% guaranteed contribution to your 401(k) account
• Advancement opportunities – We are always looking for key players motivated to move up into higher level roles.

If you have the following, we want to hear from you:

• High school diploma
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills
• Experience in screw conveyor operation and repair, gear box and motor operation and repair, and general industrial troubleshooting
• Ability to read and write on a 9th grade level
• Analytical thinking skills, problem solving ability
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good computer application skills in a network environment

Essential Functions

• Maintain all plant equipment to ensure safe, continual and efficient operation.
• Ensures that periodic and preventive maintenance are accomplished according to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager’s direction.
• Comply with all safety and good Manufacturing practices
• Repairs or replaces defective parts

About the Company:  Since 1949, Valley Proteins, Inc. has been a leader in recycling used cooking oils and animal by-products into high-quality ingredients for biodiesel, livestock feed, and pet foods. Our focus is on customer service and protecting our environment for a sustainable future.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.