Industrial Maintenance Mechanic / Multicraft Mechanic

We are hiring an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic / Multicraft Mechanic to support maintenance operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment to help keep the plant running safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with both mechanical and electrical maintenance, including conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, pneumatics, hydraulics, sensors, and basic electrical troubleshooting. Experience in food production, poultry, meat processing, packaging, or another high-speed manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial production equipment.
Perform mechanical repairs on conveyors, bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, motors, and related components.
Diagnose and repair electrical issues involving motors, sensors, photo eyes, relays, switches, starters, and control panels.
Support troubleshooting of PLCs, VFDs, and automated production equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns during production.
Inspect machinery and identify potential issues before they become major problems.
Work with production and maintenance teams to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.
Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all plant safety policies.
Maintain accurate records of repairs, PMs, parts used, and work completed.
Assist with equipment installations, adjustments, and line changeovers as needed.
Support continuous improvement efforts related to uptime, safety, and equipment performance.

Qualifications

Previous industrial maintenance, multicraft maintenance, or maintenance mechanic experience required.
Experience troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical equipment.
Strong mechanical skills with conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
Electrical troubleshooting experience with motors, sensors, relays, switches, panels, and 3-phase equipment preferred.
PLC and VFD troubleshooting experience is a plus.
Experience in food manufacturing, poultry, meat processing, packaging, or high-speed production preferred.
Ability to read basic mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, or equipment manuals.
Strong understanding of preventive maintenance and equipment reliability.
Ability to work safely in a production environment.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing setting.
Must be dependable, safety-focused, and able to work well with production and maintenance teams.

Preferred Experience

Food production, poultry, meat processing, or USDA-regulated facility experience.
Experience with conveyors, packaging equipment, processing equipment, pumps, motors, and automated production lines.
Knowledge of lockout/tagout, GMPs, and plant safety procedures.
CMMS or work order system experience.
Welding, fabrication, or basic machining experience is a plus.

Schedule

Schedule may vary based on plant needs. Candidates should be open to working in a manufacturing environment that may include production support, preventive maintenance, emergency breakdowns, and occasional overtime as needed.

Compensation

Pay will be based on experience, skill level, and shift.

About the Role

This is a strong opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting, solving equipment issues, and working in a busy production environment. The right candidate will be someone who can keep equipment running, respond quickly to breakdowns, and support a safe and reliable operation.

You should be proficient in:

Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
Electrical Troubleshooting
Electrical Repair
Pneumatics Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Repair Skills
Industrial Electrical Experience
Industrial Electrical Systems
Hydraulic Systems & Components
Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
Equipment Installation & Wiring
Equipment Repair & Maintenance