Maintenance Tech II
Post Holdings · Rigby, ID
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 75+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Post Holdings (food & beverage) in Rigby, ID. Takes a proactive approach to prevent repairs, and will install, replace and troubleshoot complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems with minimum supervision.
- They ask for
- 75+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Welding
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $57k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 59 live postings that list pay, out of 2258 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 17 other live reliability postings in Idaho.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (75+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 56%
- Root cause 33%
- EHS / safety 33%
- FDA / GMP 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Post Holdings in Rigby
1 other open role at this site.
- Production Supervisor - Night Shift · Production · Supervisor
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Responsibilities
This position is responsible for performing a variety of advanced mechanical maintenance service to support the plant facility. Takes a proactive approach to prevent repairs, and will install, replace and troubleshoot complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems with minimum supervision. Uses hand tools and testing instruments. Dismantles machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Inspects completed work for conformance with
requirements
of local building and safety codes. Performs preventative and predictive maintenance on complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems. Fabricates and assembles equipment which may entail welding, cutting and pipe fitting. Performs emergency repairs on process equipment. Inspects facility equipment on a daily basis performing various production startup and coverage tasks. Trouble-shoots any repairs PLC, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components. Uses prints, specifications, follows verbal instructions to make repairs to ordinary plumbing and electrical systems. Installs and threads pipe, performs soldering and cutting. Assists in the installation of equipment. Cleans and lubricates parts, equipment, and machinery. Follow all food safety principles pertinent to your position as specified by the Quality Practitioner. All food safety and human safety concerns need to be reported to appropriate personnel such as QA technician, Safety Manager, Ops Manager, etc All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Basic electrical/mechanical knowledge required. Must be familiar with electrical schematics. Working fundamentals of troubleshooting PLC’s. Basic boiler safety knowledge. Basic welding, sanitary tig, Stick and Mig welding. Basic plumbing and HVAC knowledge. Understanding of basic lock-out, tag-out procedures. Requires a good understanding of hydraulic/pneumatic equipment. Requires judgment to make decisions regarding sequence of maintenance operations to be performed within the limits of standard practice. Ability to work in somewhat disagreeable conditions, dust, noise, fumes and vibrations. Ability to work overtime as require Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Education/Experience: High School diploma or G.E.D required: A minimum of three or more year’s industrial equipment experience required. Qualification
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some travel may be required. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires sitting and climbing or balancing under 1/3 of the time. Will be walking and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling 1/3 to 2/3 of the time, and standing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms and talking or hearing over 2/3 of the time. Must be able to lift weights ranging from 10 to more than 100 pounds under 1/3 of the time.
This position is responsible for performing a variety of advanced mechanical maintenance service to support the plant facility. Takes a proactive approach to prevent repairs, and will install, replace and troubleshoot complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems with minimum supervision. Uses hand tools and testing instruments. Dismantles machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Inspects completed work for conformance with
requirements
of local building and safety codes. Performs preventative and predictive maintenance on complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems. Fabricates and assembles equipment which may entail welding, cutting and pipe fitting. Performs emergency repairs on process equipment. Inspects facility equipment on a daily basis performing various production startup and coverage tasks. Trouble-shoots any repairs PLC, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components. Uses prints, specifications, follows verbal instructions to make repairs to ordinary plumbing and electrical systems. Installs and threads pipe, performs soldering and cutting. Assists in the installation of equipment. Cleans and lubricates parts, equipment, and machinery. Follow all food safety principles pertinent to your position as specified by the Quality Practitioner. All food safety and human safety concerns need to be reported to appropriate personnel such as QA
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Business Unit Overview About Bob Evans Farms, Inc. For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We're proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We're also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters® and Owens® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com.
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