Maintenance Technician

Mission

Ensure the safe, consistent, and efficient operation of a food manufacturing and packaging facility by maintaining and improving production equipment and systems. This role exists to minimize downtime, uphold product quality, and strengthen the reliability of every machine that keeps production moving.

Performance Objectives

1. Troubleshoot and Repair Equipment: Diagnose, repair, and rebuild mechanical systems including gearboxes, bearings, chains, hydraulics, and pneumatics to restore production equipment to service quickly.
   

2. Apply Basic Electrical Skills: Perform minor electrical troubleshooting, wiring, and component replacement up to 480V, supporting production continuity across shifts.
   

3. Preventive Maintenance Execution: Implement and improve scheduled PM tasks, ensuring equipment reliability and consistent production output.
   

4. Root Cause Analysis: Identify underlying causes of equipment failures and recommend long -term corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
   

5. Collaborate Across Teams: Communicate with production, quality, and supervisory staff to prioritize repairs and support production goals.
   

6. Safety & Compliance: Follow all plant safety protocols, food safety standards, and lockout/tagout procedures at all times.
   

7. Documentation: Maintain clear maintenance records, log repairs, and communicate shift updates to ensure smooth transitions.
   

Fit Traits

• Hands -on mechanical problem solver who thrives in a production environment
  

• Resourceful and self -directed; capable of managing repairs with minimal supervision
  

• Adaptable, safety -focused technician who takes pride in keeping operations running
  

• Communicates clearly across departments and takes ownership of results
  

• Eager to learn and grow within a stable, long -term manufacturing organization
  

Why This Role Matters

This position is built for skilled mechanics who want stability, teamwork, and purpose in their work. You’ll be part of a facility that feeds thousands daily — where your reliability and craftsmanship directly impact safety, quality, and community. For the mechanically minded professional or veteran looking to serve a new kind of mission, this is where your skill meets purpose

Requirements

• Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
  

• Minimum 3+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience, or equivalent military mechanical background
  

• Strong mechanical aptitude: bearings, gearboxes, sprockets, hydraulics, and pneumatics
  

• Basic electrical exposure: reading schematics, relay logic, general automation familiarity
  

• Fabrication and mechanical troubleshooting skills required (use of schematics, diagrams, and manuals)
  

• Willingness to work occasional overtime or odd hours for urgent equipment needs
  

• Experience in food, packaging, or process manufacturing a plus
  

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage (low out -of -pocket, zero -cost employee -only options)
  

• 401(k) with company match
  

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
  

• Company -supported professional development and training opportunities
  

• Life insurance and disability coverage