ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production, facility, and utility equipment in a food manufacturing environment to support safe and efficient operations.
- Respond promptly to production line calls, diagnose equipment issues, and communicate repair status and expected downtime to Production and Maintenance Leadership.
- Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, and inspections in accordance with the Preventive Maintenance Program to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic control system issues on production and facility equipment.
- Safely dismantle, repair, adjust, and reassemble machinery and equipment as required.
- Inspect replacement parts and components to ensure compliance with OEM specifications and manufacturer tolerances.
- Maintain and support facility and utility systems including HVAC, boilers, steam lines, plumbing, electrical systems, and building infrastructure.
- Coordinate maintenance, repair, and installation work to minimize disruption to production operations.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, GMP, and regulatory requirements, including maintaining clean tools, equipment, and work areas.
- Ensure production lines are clear of tools and equipment prior to startup or restart following maintenance activities.
- Accurately complete work orders, logs, and documentation using the EFCO work order ticketing system.
- Document materials and parts used and communicate needs to Maintenance Leadership.
- Participate in training and support Maintenance and Production teams as needed to meet business demands.
- Promptly report unusual conditions, safety concerns, or actual or potential facility damage.
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic control systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to safely troubleshoot and repair production and facility equipment, including conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and packaging machinery.
- Basic understanding of industrial electrical systems, including low‑voltage (sensors, photo eyes, relays) and high‑voltage systems (motors, panels, disconnects).
- Experience performing preventive maintenance and lubrication activities.
- Basic knowledge of HVAC systems, boilers, steam lines, and plant utilities.
- Ability to safely disassemble, inspect, adjust, and reassemble machinery and equipment.
- Basic welding, fabrication, and hand‑tool skills appropriate for maintenance work.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow work orders, safety instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with Maintenance and Production personnel.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while following defined escalation processes.
- Ability to safely operate tools, testing devices, diagnostic equipment, and forklifts when trained and certified.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Ability to stand or walk for the duration of the shift and work in cold or freezer environments as required.
- Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, reach, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
- Physical strength, stamina, and dexterity to safely perform essential job functions.
You should be proficient in:
- PLC Troubleshooting Skills
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- CNC Machine Repair
- Boiler Troubleshooting
- Industrial Electrical Experience
- Industrial Electrical Systems
- Troubleshooting CNC Machines
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- Circular Saw
- Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
- Conveyor Systems