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MHE Automated Mechanic

Performance Food - Middendorf | St. Louis, MO

Posted Date 3/27/2026
Description

We value the safety of our associates! The Maintenance Mechanic keeps our associates safe by maintaining all material handling equipment inside the warehouses/buildings and ensuring it meets industry standards and operates efficiently according to its specific tasks.

The Mechanical Maintenance is responsible for managing and directing the day to day performance of the material handing equipment. This person's decisions can have a moderate to high level impact on business operations. 
Using problem solving and critical thinking, key tasks include defining workflows, jobs and reporting relationships to gain optimum effectiveness as well as Evaluating and recommending changes in methods and procedures within own area of responsibility.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
  • Obtains work schedule and daily production paperwork and prepare for operations. Performs daily safety checks.
  • Performs maintenance, repairs, and installations on various equipment within guidelines of processes and standards.
  • Maintains, replaces, builds, adjusts, and modifies the MHE according to a set schedule and in emergency and non-emergency situations.
  • Performs general housekeeping duties and keep maintenance area orderly and clean as required. At the end of the shift secure all equipment and complete all necessary reports and paperwork.
  • Participate in the development of business plans and budgets for functional areas.
  • Identify resource needs and develop justification.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits :
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Compensation :
Required Qualifications :
High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent

6+ months maintenance and repair or related area

Maintenance and repair or related area

Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check
Preferred Qualifications :
Associates degree, Technical degree or equivalent experience

Possess 5+ years experience in a directly related field and have experience with the following technical skill sets:

Allen-Bradley or equivalent PLC controls platforms
DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, Ethernet, or equivalent network communications platform
Electrical troubleshooting skills, including wiring, ac power, ac motors, electrical drawings/schematics, and control panels
Servo Drives, PC controllers, dc power supplies, optical devices (i.e., encoders, photoeyes, etc.)

Knowledge of automated equipment; preferably automated material handling systems

Mechanical experience
Lean Principles (4-Step Problem Solve, Kaizen, 5S, etc.)

Microsoft Office

Ablility to evaluate and analyze system/equipment performance data, perform root cause analysis and manage resolution of design-performance issues

Ability to gauge, identify, and implement training based on skill assessment results.

Ability to manage KPIs and fault data using these methods:
a. Track and measure
b. Evaluate and analyze the data
c. Implement and direct improvement

Ability to create reports and communication materials to track and report performance issues.

Demonstrate continuous improvement of maintenance and operations of MHE
EEO Statement :
Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.

 
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