Maintenance Mechanic
Idaho Pacific Holdings · Rigby, ID
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
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A technician-level reliability role at Idaho Pacific Holdings (industrial) in Rigby, ID. Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, machinery or equipment.
- Tools it names
- Welding, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $61k–$87k.
Median of the low and high ends of 73 live postings that list pay, out of 2864 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 23 other live reliability postings in Idaho.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 58%
- ✓ EHS / safety 38%
- ✓ Welding 33%
- Root cause 21%
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Responsibilities
- ◆Perform all corrective and preventative maintenance on potato processing and packaging equipment by following established guidelines.
- ◆Identify machinery or equipment needing repair or replacement; inform management as appropriate.
- ◆Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment, including after the repair or replacement of parts.
- ◆Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, machinery or equipment.
- ◆Keep accurate, complete and legible records in English.
- ◆Must be able to complete training certifications in appropriate areas.
- ◆Assist production and/or packaging departments with work order requests and routine maintenance as needed.
- ◆Use caution around moving parts and equipment.
- ◆Keep areas of responsibility clean, free of debris, and well maintained.
- ◆Keep daily records of any and all events that occurred throughout the plant on a daily basis.
- ◆Notify Maintenance Manager of any problems with parts, machinery and equipment requiring special orders, or urgent and safety-threatening situations.
- ◆Complete other tasks and
responsibilities
deemed necessary and as assigned by direct supervisor.
Requirements
- ✓Must be able to stand, bend, or move repetitively for up to 12 hours.
- ✓Available for shift work - days, swing, graveyard, and overtime as needed.
- ✓Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis without assistance, and up to 100 lbs with assistance.
- ✓Ability to tolerate dust or chemicals.
- ✓Bending, stretching, lifting, reaching, climbing, crawling required on a regular basis.
- ✓Ability to use and maintain hand and/or power tools and equipment.
- ✓Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to extreme hot or cold, steam, dust, wet / humid conditions, low lit areas, and loud noises.
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Pay $30.19–$30.20 an hour
Employment type Full-Time
Industry Construction
Location Rigby, Idaho
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About this job
Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance of equipment throughout the plant, including production areas, packaging areas, raw receiving areas, wastewater treatment, buildings and structures, warehouses and company property. This includes but is not limited to performing maintenance tasks assigned by the Maintenance Manager for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, testing, diagnostics, maintenance, repair, removal and replacement of parts and/or equipment. Must ensure machinery and equipment are maintained to be safe for operation.
The Maintenance Mechanic must be fully aware of, trained in, and adhere to, all safety programs, policies, and procedures, and pass any required position proficiency tests.
Knowledge and Skills
- •A strong mechanical background is required.
- •Must be able to closely follow operational instructions.
- •Ability to read and understand parts manuals, schematics, and tools used for repair and maintenance.
- •Must be able to certify in required safety areas such as: Lock Out /Tag Out, Confined Space, Fall Protection .
- •Must be able to operate equipment - hyster, loader, etc. when licensed.
- •Must provide own hand tools and lockable toolbox.
- •Welding and/or electrical experience is a plus.
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