Production Maintenance Technician

Position Title:

Production Maintenance Technician

Department:

Operations

Reports To:

Operations Manager

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Effective Date:

September 16, 2026

Position Summary:

The Production Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment and facility systems to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on position with no direct reports. The role works closely with Production, Quality, and Operations to minimize equipment downtime, complete preventive maintenance, and quickly resolve mechanical, electrical, and equipment-related issues.

Essential Functions:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions)

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, and maintenance of production equipment, machinery, and facility systems.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and production issues to minimize downtime and keep production running efficiently.
• Develop and perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities, including inspections, lubrication, adjustments, parts replacement, and equipment testing.
• Maintain and repair equipment such as fillers, packaging equipment, conveyors, pumps, motors, compressors, water systems, and other manufacturing machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic controls-related issues and determine the appropriate repair or corrective action.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, including completed work orders, preventive maintenance activities, repairs, parts used, and equipment issues.
• Identify recurring equipment problems and recommend improvements to increase reliability, safety, and production efficiency.
• Assist with equipment installation, modifications, upgrades, and startup of new or existing machinery.
• Maintain an organized inventory of maintenance parts, tools, and supplies and communicate when replacements or additional materials are needed.
• Work with outside contractors and service providers when specialized repairs, inspections, or installations are required.
• Support facility maintenance needs, including basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, building repairs, and general upkeep as needed.
• Follow all company safety, quality, food safety, and regulatory requirements and maintain a clean and organized maintenance area.
• Provide support during production schedule changes, equipment startups, and other operational needs, including occasional after-hours response when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on industrial, manufacturing, production, or equipment maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills with the ability to diagnose problems and determine practical solutions.
• Working knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance requests based on production needs and urgency.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to equipment safety and reliability.
• Ability to safely use common hand and power tools and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and lift, bend, climb, and work around machinery as required.

Physical Requirements / Work Conditions:

• Normally standing/walking with freedom of movement on a regular basis.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. 60+ lbs. require lift with partner.
• Frequent physical activity requires walking, climbing, bending, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting and stooping.
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.