Job Description

As a Plant Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a critical role in keeping our facility operating at peak performance by:

· Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment and plant systems.

· Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, and VFD issues.

· Complete repairs involving welding, machining, fabrication, and electrical work.

· Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.

· Monitor and maintain plant utility systems, including air compressors, fire protection systems, and facility equipment.

· Perform equipment changeovers and format/size adjustments.

· Calibrate and adjust metal detection systems while maintaining required documentation.

· Work closely with Production and Packaging teams to keep product flowing efficiently.

· Coordinate maintenance activities with outside contractors and vendors when needed.

· Prioritize work orders to support production schedules.

· Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that increase reliability, safety, and efficiency.

· Maintain accurate maintenance records and follow all food safety and quality procedures.

Qualifications include:

· Associate degree in a maintenance-related field or at least three years of industrial maintenance experience (mechanical and/or electrical).

· Experience troubleshooting industrial manufacturing equipment.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

· Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley and Siemens) is highly preferred.

· Experience troubleshooting Variable Frequency Drives (Allen-Bradley) is a plus.

· Welding, machining, fabrication, and electrical troubleshooting skills.

· Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent problem-solving abilities.

· Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production teams.

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Repair
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)