Maintenance Technician

Job Overview

• 1st shift: 1st 7:00am – 3:30pm and  8:00am -5:30p M-Th, overtime as needed on Fridays

• Perform routine preventive maintenance (PM) on production equipment, including mixers, ovens, conveyors, packaging machines, and refrigeration units
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment to minimize downtime
• Monitor machinery for any signs of wear or malfunction and take immediate corrective actions.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and document repairs, parts used, and maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, OSHA, GMP, and company standards during all maintenance work.
• Support audits, inspections, equipment calibration, and facility safety.
• Maintain spare parts and tool inventory; order materials as needed.
• Identify and implement process improvements through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Complete maintenance logs and required compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to schedule work with minimal operational impact.

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in a maintenance role, preferably in food manufacturing or similar industrial settings.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, GMP, and safety standards in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and automation systems.
• Familiarity with food production equipment (mixers, conveyors, packaging systems, ovens, etc.).
• Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs pounds as well as stand, bend, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes noisy environment.