2nd Shift Cheese Production Maintenance Technician

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our food production facility. This role focuses heavily on electrical troubleshooting and repair with particular emphasis on Allen-Bradley (AB) Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). The successful candidate will maintain diagnose and repair production equipment to minimize downtime while upholding strict food safety and sanitation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical troubleshooting diagnosis and repair on production equipment control panels motors sensors and power distribution systems.
• Install configure program parameterize and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley VFDs (PowerFlex series and similar); diagnose faults replace drives for conveyors shredders/dicers Fanuc Robot and Matrix VFFS packaging equipment.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical and electromechanical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics wiring diagrams PLC ladder logic and technical manuals.
• Support mechanical maintenance tasks as needed (bearings belts chains gearboxes pneumatics).
• Respond to equipment breakdowns in a fast-paced production environment and restore equipment to safe reliable operation.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) HACCP lockout/tagout (LOTO) arc-flash safety and all food-safety and sanitation protocols.
• Document work orders parts usage and maintenance activities accurately.
• Collaborate with production engineering and sanitation teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Assist with equipment upgrades installations and continuous-improvement projects.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and working with Allen-Bradley VFDs (PowerFlex 525 or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of three-phase power motor controls VFDs PLCs (Allen-Bradley preferred) sensors and basic industrial controls.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use multimeters clamp meters and other diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout electrical safety and industrial safety practices.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or trade school preferred.
• Ability to work in a food production environment (temperature extremes wet conditions standing for extended periods lifting up to 50 lbs).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food or beverage manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix CompactLogix MicroLogix) and related software.
• Experience with CMMS systems and preventive maintenance programs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $25 - $35 based on experience and demonstrated electrical/VFD skills.
• Competitive benefits package (details provided during the interview process).

This position is ideal for a hands-on maintenance technician who thrives on diagnosing complex electrical issues-especially VFD-related problems-and keeping food production lines running reliably.

Hours: 2^nd Shift(3pm-11am)