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.

• 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.
  

• 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.
  

• 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.
  

• 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.
  

• 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
  

• High school diploma or GED required.
  
• Trade school certification preferred.
  
• Minimum of 6 years of related industrial maintenance experience.
  
• Working knowledge of:
  
  • Industrial machine repair
    
  • Electrical systems
    
  • Mechanical measurements
    
  • Manufacturing equipment maintenance