Job Description

Role Overview

Maintain and optimize production machinery and facility equipment to ensure uninterrupted operations. You will perform hands-on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical work—from routine preventive maintenance to emergency repairs—while adhering to safety standards and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventive & Emergency Maintenance

  • Execute scheduled maintenance and lubrication of production machines and plant systems.

  • Respond to unscheduled breakdowns, diagnosing faults rapidly and restoring equipment to service.

• Mechanical & Hydraulic Work

  • Set up machinery for production runs, perform alignments, and balance components.

  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues on packaging and processing equipment, including hydraulic system servicing.

• Electrical & Control Systems

  • Conduct electrical troubleshooting and repairs on machines and building systems (including 480 V three-phase).

  • Work with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to maintain control systems.

• Installation & Setup

  • Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and work orders to perform installations and configure machines for new or changed processes.

  • Prepare machines for production runs, verifying correct setup and making necessary adjustments.

• Safety & Housekeeping

  • Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment.

  • Maintain a clean, organized work area and comply with all safety regulations and lockout/tagout procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years in a maintenance-mechanic role within a manufacturing environment.

  • Hands-on experience with mechanical and hydraulic maintenance; electrical training or experience with 480 V systems is required.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficient troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults on production equipment.

  • Familiarity with VFD drives, PLCs, and basic process-improvement methodologies.

• Certifications & Requirements:

  • Eligible to work in the U.S., with successful background and drug screening.

  • Ability to work overtime as needed and perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Physical & Interpersonal Skills:

  • Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment and collaborating across teams.

  • Strong commitment to safety, continuous learning, and process improvement.

Bring your maintenance expertise to a role where your problem-solving and technical skills directly impact production efficiency and workplace safety. If you thrive on variety and hands-on work, we’d like to hear from you.