Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on production machinery, equipment, packaging machinery, conveyors, pumps, motors, compressors, utility systems, and facility infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system failures, and implement effective repairs.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks, including routine inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and replacements as per maintenance schedules, to identify potential issues before they impact production.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled equipment and automated production systems.
• Assist with the installation, commissioning, modification, and upgrading of new equipment and systems, as well as plant improvement projects.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and machine component repairs as needed.
• Monitor facility utilities, including boilers, refrigeration systems, HVAC, water systems, and compressed air systems.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders and parts/supplies inventory documentation.
• Collaborate with production, operations, quality assurance, and engineering teams to minimize downtime, improve equipment performance and reliability, and ensure a safe working environment.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP procedures, food safety and sanitation standards, and company safety policies in all maintenance activities.
• Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns, service calls, and operational concerns.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and reliability of machinery and processes.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area while adhering to sanitation requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical degree or certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, mechanics, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in maintenance within a food processing, food manufacturing, beverage, pharmaceutical, or similar industrial production environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, with working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
• Working knowledge of PLC troubleshooting and automated controls.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or other industrial control systems.
• Welding and fabrication skills.
• Knowledge of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Refrigeration, boiler, or HVAC certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces for extended periods.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, and noisy production environments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of industrial maintenance best practices.
• Commitment to workplace safety and food safety standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Typical Work Environment