Maintenance Technician

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing, production, and packaging operations. This individual will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment and facility utility systems to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and industrial equipment repair. This role requires a proactive approach to root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and workplace safety.

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance on manufacturing, production, packaging, and labeling equipment.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and process-related issues to minimize equipment downtime.

• Maintain and service facility utility systems, including water treatment and distribution systems, process water systems, boilers, and compressed air equipment.

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLCs, electrical controls, and industrial equipment operating on 480VAC, 220/240VAC, 120/208VAC, and 24VDC systems.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.

• Support maintenance planning, scheduling, and daily maintenance activities.

• Complete preventive maintenance (PM) assignments and work orders accurately and on schedule.

• Conduct root cause analysis to identify recurring equipment issues and implement corrective actions.

• Maintain regulatory, safety, and compliance documentation for facility utility systems.

• Perform metal fabrication, welding, joining, and equipment repairs as needed.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, efficiency, and overall production performance.

• Follow food manufacturing standards and safety procedures, including SQF, GMPs, LOTO, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing practices.

• Maintain a strong commitment to personal safety and the safety of others.

What You Bring to the Table

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• 3–5 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Technical degree, trade certification, or related technical training preferred.

• Previous maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and the ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits and controls.

• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and automated manufacturing equipment.

• Knowledge of manufacturing, production, packaging, and labeling equipment.

• Experience with PLCs, instrumentation, industrial electrical systems, and facility utilities.

• Welding and fabrication experience, including MIG, TIG, metal joining, and repair.

• Ability to work with various metals, including stainless steel used in food-grade applications.

• Familiarity with SQF, GMPs, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), 5S, and Lean Manufacturing principles.

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.