3rd shift Industrial Maintenance Technician
Oklahoma City, OK - USA
Job Summary
The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic ensures the safe reliable and efficient operation of production and facility equipment through proactive maintenance rapid troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts. This role performs preventive predictive and corrective maintenance on food processing packaging and utility systems while maintaining strict compliance with safety food safety and regulatory standards. Working cross-functionally with production engineering and quality teams the mechanic plays a critical role in minimizing downtime improving equipment reliability and supporting overall operational performance.
- Perform preventive predictive and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment including conveyors fillers tray sealers labelers robotic systems utility equipment and related machinery
- Troubleshoot diagnose and repair mechanical pneumatic hydraulic and electrical issues to minimize downtime and maintain continuous operations
- Conduct equipment inspections to identify wear defects or potential failures and perform timely repairs or replacements
- Install align calibrate and commission new equipment and production lines as required
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns restore equipment to operational status and communicate maintenance activities to production personnel
- Maintain accurate maintenance records work orders and parts inventory within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
- Follow all applicable safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Confined Space Entry Hot Work and other required safety programs
- Comply with all food safety quality and sanitation standards including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and HACCP requirements
- Collaborate with production engineering quality and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability safety and operational efficiency
- Identify and recommend equipment or process improvements that reduce downtime improve reliability and lower maintenance costs
- Fabricate or modify parts and components using welding machining or other fabrication methods as needed
- Maintain a clean organized and safe work area
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
- Understanding of LOTO Hot Work Confined Space and other safety procedures
- Understanding of Food Safety requirements in an FDA/USDA regulated environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude with proven ability to maintain diagnose and repair industrial food processing and packaging equipment
- Hands-on experience with conveyors fillers packers sealers robotic systems and/or utility systems in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of mechanical systems including bearings gearboxes motors belts chains and drive systems
- Working knowledge of hydraulics pneumatics and basic electrical systems (Sensors VFDs PLC 24-480V 3PH)
- Competency in using hand tools power tools and precision measurement instruments
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with preventative and predictive maintenance practices and maintenance management systems (CMMS)
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals schematics and P&IDs
- Ability to work flexible schedules including overtime weekends
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Two (2) years of experience in food manufacturing or a related environment
- Bilingual English & Spanish
- Basic welding fabrication and machining skills
- Experience with robotic packing and/or palletizing
- Experience with ammonia and refrigeration equipment
- Technical training or degree in maintenance or applicable trade
- Walk or stand for majority of shift
- Occasionally lift push or pull up to 50 pounds
- Step climb bend kneel or crouch to access workspace
- Operate in varied temperatures from extreme hot to extreme cold
- Use of hands to feel/grab objects operates tools and machine controls and perform repetitive movements
- Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Required Experience:
IC