Maintenance Technician

HGS Bioscience is a fast-growing, agriculture-based manufacturing team. Our people are at the center of our success, and we are committed to building a supportive, growth-orientated workplace

The Maintenance Tech is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supporting daily production operations, equipment reliability, and plant safety within a biologicals manufacturing environment focused on humic and fulvic-based products. This blended role combines production shift leadership with advanced maintenance and troubleshooting responsibilities to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations.

This individual will lead day-to-day shift activities, support operators, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, perform advanced maintenance repairs, and help maintain a clean, organized, and compliant manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety-focused, capable of leading teams on the floor, and comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial production setting.

Roles & Responsibilities

Production & Shift Leadership

• Lead daily shift operations and support production activities across the manufacturing plant.
• Provide floor leadership and direction to production employees during assigned shifts.
• Cover employee absences and assist in maintaining production continuity.
• Communicate shift updates, operational concerns, and production status to plant leadership.
• Verify production log sheets, batch documentation, and operational records are completed accurately.
• Ensure production processes and work instructions are followed consistently.
• Perform pre-operational equipment inspections and verify readiness for production.
• Review raw materials and finished products for quality and operational concerns.
• Troubleshoot operational and process issues to minimize downtime and disruptions.
• Support employee coaching, conflict resolution, and overall team accountability in partnership with plant leadership.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized manufacturing environment.

Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures and conduct root cause analysis to reduce recurring downtime.
• Repair and maintain motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, valves, mixers, and other production equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems including 220V/480V systems, motor controls, relays, panels, and contactors.
• Install, align, and commission new or relocated equipment as needed.
• Perform welding and fabrication work to repair or modify equipment and structural components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Respond to maintenance work orders and emergency repairs during production operations.
• Assist with maintaining maintenance logs, repair records, and parts inventory.
• Submit purchase requests for replacement parts and operational supplies as directed.

Safety & Compliance

• Operate equipment and machinery in accordance with company safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure proper PPE usage at all times.
• Identify and communicate potential safety hazards or operational risks.
• Support plant housekeeping, sanitation, and environmental compliance efforts.
• Participate in on-call rotations, overtime, weekends, or extended shifts as operational needs require.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of 220V/480V electrical systems preferred.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, and work instructions.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight while supporting team operations.
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Basic computer skills for production and maintenance documentation.
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or production leadership experience preferred.
• Experience within chemical, agriculture, biologicals, liquid processing, or industrial manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance, manufacturing technology, or related field is a plus.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift 50+ pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, and reaching overhead.
• Ability to work in dusty, hot, cold, noisy, and industrial manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment and industrial machinery.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work safely in production environments.

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing and production plant environment focused on humic and fulvic biological products.
• Exposure to dust, raw materials, machinery, and varying plant temperatures.
• Fast-paced operational environment requiring flexibility and responsiveness.
• May require overtime, weekend, evening, or on-call support based on production demands.

What We Offer

• Collaborative, people-first culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Savings and retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off, starting at 3 weeks
• Career pathing and developmental opportunities