Job Description

Overview

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for an entry-level Maintenance Mechanic to provide mechanical and electrical support within a dairy processing and manufacturing plant. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment while contributing to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct a thorough walkthrough and assessment of all equipment, both in operation and shut down.
  • Perform routine mechanical and electrical repairs on equipment as required.
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment as required.
  • Conduct troubleshooting on all malfunctioning and/or out-of-service equipment.
  • Provide mechanical assistance to various plant Operators in troubleshooting and repairing equipment as needed.
  • Monitor and maintain plant systems and subsystems to operate various equipment.
  • Be available to work shifts to fulfill personnel slotting requirements as directed.

Requirements

  • Some Technical Colleges or Trade School in an Engineering Discipline.
  • Strong Mechanical and Electrical aptitude.
  • General knowledge of plant equipment including boiler operations, heat exchangers, material control, refrigeration, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and electrical distribution.
  • Knowledge of Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and requirements.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook programs.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles.
  • 5 plus years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficient in working with Allen-Bradley.
  • Understanding of circuits.
  • Proficient in electrical and electronic circuits, sensors, and encoders.
  • Strong technical skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and willingness to work overtime as required.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages paid weekly
  • Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
  • Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay)

Benefits

Competitive wages paid weekly
Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay)

How this job compares in Tempe, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Tempe, AZ currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$52/hr across 12 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Tempe, AZ

We're tracking 27 other active welding openings in Tempe, AZ right now, from 21 different employers. 10 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 458 other active welding openings from 221 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Tempe, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (26), EZARC (21), and Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (17). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Goodyear at $39/hr, Phoenix at $32/hr, and Mesa at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Tempe, AZ

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