Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support food manufacturing and packaging operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure smooth production, minimize downtime, and maintain a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on conveyors, motors, pumps, ovens, pneumatic systems, and automated packaging machinery.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and equipment inspections to ensure reliable operation.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and implement effective repairs with minimal production disruption.
• Assist with the installation, setup, and commissioning of new machinery.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, repair records, and equipment documentation.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve equipment performance and minimize downtime.
• Mentor junior maintenance personnel and promote safe maintenance practices.
• Manage spare parts inventory and ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained.
• Follow applicable food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience maintaining and repairing industrial or food manufacturing equipment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical fundamentals, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting conveyors, ovens, mixers, motors, and packaging equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with PLCs, automated control systems, and diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Welding, fabrication, machining, or equipment installation experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with food safety standards, GMP, HACCP, and OSHA regulations is preferred.
• Previous experience guiding or mentoring maintenance personnel is desirable.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and accommodate shift schedules, weekends, or on-call requirements as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off and sick leave