Job Description

 
Job Title: Electro Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Tech A) 

Department: Maintenance 

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor 

Location: Burlington, NC (All Alamance Foods production facilities)

Job Summary: The ElectroMechanical Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Tech A) plays a critical role in supporting the maintenance, reliability, and efficiency of Alamance Foods' production operations. This position is responsible for performing complex troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on a wide range of high-speed food and beverage manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate is experienced in both mechanical and electrical systems, capable of working independently or in a team environment, and committed to ensuring maximum uptime and product quality. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis of electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Conduct repairs on PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens preferred), VFDs, HMIs, sensormotors, and electrical control systems.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance procedures on production and utility equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and equipment manuals to guide repair and troubleshooting.
• Accurately document maintenance activities in daily logs and CMMS system.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to resolve persistent issues and drive process improvements.
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment and systems.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, OSHA, and Alamance Foods safety standards.
• Identify required replacement parts and maintain spare parts inventory.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior maintenance team members when needed.

Required Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in industrial electromechanical maintenance, preferably in food/beverage or high-speed packaging environments.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC motors, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical drive systems.

• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and control systems.
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Basic computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix or CompactLogix systems.
• Experience working with SCADA systems and industrial instrumentation.
• Previous food and beverage manufacturing experience.

Work Environment and Physical Demands: 

• Exposure to wet or humid conditions, extreme cold/heat, moving mechanical parts, and airborne particles.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and reach throughout shift.
• Noise level ranges from moderate to loud.

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Hourly Rate: $30.00 - $33.00 (based on shift).
• End-of-Year Bonus eligibility.
• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, HSA, PTO, Parental Leave, and Professional Development Assistance.

Shift Availability: 

• 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM 
• 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• 12 Hour Shift: 7:00pm-7:00am 

Alamance Foods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status. Alamance Foods Inc. prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. 

Employment Eligibility:
Alamance Foods Inc. participates in the federal E-Verify program. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Form I-9, verification of authorization to work in the United States, and passing required pre-employment screenings, including a drug screen and background check.