Industrial Maintenance Technician Food Manufacturing

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to support plant operations at its Charlotte, NC facility. This role is responsible for performing preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance in a fast-paced production environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on industrial maintenance experience and a strong understanding of mechanical systems within a manufacturing or food production setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance throughout the facility
• Operate and maintain tools including power tools, hand tools, electric tools, and precision maintenance equipment

• Work across maintenance trades including:

  • Welding

  • Pipefitting

  • Fabrication

  • Gearbox and bearing maintenance

  • Lubrication systems

  • Pumps and piping systems

  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

• Read and interpret mechanical schematics, blueprints, and operation manuals

• Modify or build equipment as required

• Document maintenance activities using maintenance management software

• Operate forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts

• Follow all safety regulations and maintain a clean work environment

• Collaborate with peers and management to drive continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

• 18 years of age or older

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 1+ year of industrial maintenance experience

• Demonstrated experience in at least 1–2 maintenance trades (mechanical, electrical, welding, pipefitting, fabrication, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.)
• Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated areas (4 feet and above)

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical job duties

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade school certification or degree in a maintenance-related field

• Military maintenance experience

• Experience in food production environments

• Experience with precision maintenance (laser alignment, dial indication)
• Knowledge of safe work practices such as PJHA and confined space procedures