We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations by maintaining equipment reliability and minimizing downtime. This role plays a critical part in ensuring continuous production by executing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and performing timely repairs.
What You’ll Do
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial production and packaging equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Maintain equipment such as mixers, conveyors, ovens, flow wrappers, and related machinery
- Diagnose issues with PLCs, motors, drives, and control systems
- Read and interpret schematics, manuals, and technical documents to complete repairs
- Partner with Production, QA, and Maintenance teams to resolve equipment issues quickly
- Document maintenance work using a CMMS system
- Follow all safety, food safety, and regulatory requirements including GMP, SQF, OSHA, and Lockout/Tagout procedures
Work Environment
- Fast-paced manufacturing environment supporting high-volume production
- Requires standing, lifting, and working with industrial machinery
- Strict adherence to safety and food production standards
Why This Role Matters
This position directly impacts operational efficiency, product quality, and safety. Success in this role ensures production targets are met while maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree in Electro-Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic Technology, or related field
OR 5+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair:
- Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Experience working with PLC systems (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens, Honeywell, Schneider)
- Working knowledge of 480V three-phase and low-voltage electrical systems
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Electrical schematics
- Blueprints
- Technical manuals and work orders
- Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced production environment while following all safety and compliance protocols
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in food manufacturing or high-speed production environments
- Knowledge of preventive and reliability-centered maintenance programs
- Light fabrication, cutting, and welding experience
- Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to work independently
