Industrial Mechanic

Have you heard of Mycelium?

It’s the root structure of mushrooms, growing just beneath the forest floor.

We believe mycelium is the forests’ best-kept secret. With a naturally savory umami flavor and a wonderfully meaty texture, mycelium is a delicious, naturally sustainable option for people seeking a meat alternative. At MyForest Foods, we grow this gourmet mushroom mycelium inside our vertical farm in big, WHOLE pieces that can be sliced up just like traditional cuts of meat. Our first product, MyBacon is winning the hearts of vegans and carnivores alike—and we're just getting started!

Intrigued? If you’re a motivated, inspired, passionate foodie with a drive to revolutionize the future of food, we should definitely talk.

SUMMARY:

The Industrial Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems to support safe and reliable operations. This role focuses on hands-on equipment repair, preventative maintenance, and practical problem solving in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined and comfortable diagnosing and repairing equipment issues in real time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment including steam systems, conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and drive systems.

• Diagnose mechanical and basic electrical issues during production and restore equipment to safe operation.

• Perform welding and fabrication repairs including stainless steel and aluminum.

• Fabricate brackets, guards, and other components needed to support equipment repairs or improvements.

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.

• Support installation, repair, and modification of equipment and facility infrastructure.

• Assist production teams in resolving equipment issues during active operations.

• Maintain maintenance tools, parts, and workspaces in an organized and safe condition.

• Participate in equipment improvement efforts that increase reliability and reduce downtime.

• Respond to urgent equipment or facility issues when necessary, including power outages or system failures that may occur outside normal business hours (including occasional evenings, weekends, or early mornings).

• Maintain safe work practices and follow company safety procedures.

• Perform other maintenance, repair, or facility-related duties as assigned to support operations

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability.

• Hands-on equipment repair experience.

• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.

• Familiarity with pumps, conveyors, motors, chains, belts, and gear systems.

• Basic electrical troubleshooting ability.

• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with production and facilities teams.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 3-5 years hands-on mechanical maintenance or equipment repair experience in manufacturing, industrial, mechanical or similar environments.

• Experience working on production equipment or industrial machinery is strongly preferred.

MyForest Foods is an equal opportunity employer.

The pay range for this position is $30 - $42/hour.

If you’re inspired by the potential of mycelium and the promise of a well-fed future, join us! Our team is always seeking passionate problem-solvers and forward-thinking foodies. You can expect....

• Immediate benefits (medical, dental, 401k, Employee Assistance Program, PTO starts on day 1!)

• Multiple voluntary benefit options: vision, life, disability, pet insurance, legal support

• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, holidays, anniversary vacation, volunteer

• A highly engaged team

• Growth opportunities

• Team bonding experiences