Maintenance Technician

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, works well independently and as part of a team, and is committed to maintaining a safe and efficient manufacturing environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

Equipment Maintenance

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment according to established schedules.
  


• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and complete repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
  


• Routinely inspect equipment to identify potential failures and recommend corrective actions.
  


• Perform equipment setup prior to production and teardown following production.
  


• Assemble and disassemble production equipment for maintenance and repair.
  

Facility & Utility Maintenance

• Inspect plant utility systems to identify potential equipment failures.
  


• Maintain facility areas outside of production in accordance with the Master Sanitation Plan.
  


• Support overall facility maintenance and repair activities as assigned.
  

Equipment Operation

• Safely operate maintenance tools, measuring instruments, and fabrication equipment.
  


• Operate gas cutting and welding equipment safely.
  


• Operate forklifts and manual/electric pallet jacks (plant certification required).
  


• Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and maintain certification.
  

Documentation

• Complete maintenance work orders and preventive maintenance records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  


• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and company records.
  


• Utilize equipment manuals and technical documentation to support repairs and troubleshooting.
  

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Industrial machine repair and maintenance
  


• Preventive and predictive maintenance
  


• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair
  


• Electrical troubleshooting and repair
  


• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  


• Mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic schematic interpretation
  


• Fabrication and welding
  


• Lubrication and filtration systems
  


• Asset management and equipment reliability
  


• Diagnostic and problem-solving skills
  


• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  


• Ability to prioritize and complete work assignments independently
  


• Strong commitment to workplace safety and food safety standards
  

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
  


• Trade school certification preferred.
  


• Minimum of 6 years of related industrial maintenance experience.
  


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  Working knowledge of:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Industrial machine repair
    
  
  
  • Electrical systems
    
  
  
  • Mechanical measurements
    
  
  
  • Manufacturing equipment maintenance