Job Description

About the Company

For more than 125 years, Clemens Food Group has been guided by a simple principle: do the right thing. As a family-owned, fully integrated food company, we operate across the entire supply chain—from raising livestock to delivering finished products. We combine tradition with innovation to produce quality food and build a culture where people are empowered to grow, contribute, and succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, align, and maintain conveyor belting systems (V-belts, timing belts, modular belts, welded belts).
• Maintain and repair chain drives, tensioners, and lubrication systems.
• Inspect and replace worn or failing mechanical parts.
• Fabricate, weld, and install mechanical components as needed.
• Install and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including cylinders, valves, flow controls, filters, and dryers.
• Perform preventive maintenance and lubrication tasks.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failures using root cause analysis and critical thinking.
• Interpret mechanical schematics, flow diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Support production teams by responding quickly to equipment breakdowns.

Core Skills / Competencies

• Conveyor and belt installation, tracking, and repair.
• Chain drive systems (metric & standard pitch, specialty applications).
• Hydraulic system components (valves, regulators, cylinders, rebuilding).
• Pneumatic systems (filters, dryers, liquid separators).
• Fabrication and machining (drilling, tapping, mounting, welding).
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving in high-paced environments.
• Preventive maintenance and lubrication practices.

Preferred Experience

• 3–5+ years in industrial or mechanical maintenance.
• Strong experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyor systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and hydraulic schematics.
• Familiarity with PM programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.

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.