Job Description
Job Description
Maintenance Technician | Weekend 2nd and 3rd Shift
2nd shift 12pm-10pm, Monday through Thursday
Weekend shift 6 am-6pm Friday through Sunday.
A growing manufacturer is looking for a skilled, driven and reliable Maintenance Technician to support its high-speed Beverage Canning and Powder operations on the weekend 2nd and 3rd shifts. If you enjoy hands-on troubleshooting, working with machinery and equipment, and being the person who keeps production running, this is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced manufacturing team.
This role is critical to minimizing downtime, maintaining equipment reliability, and supporting production in real time.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Your work directly impacts production uptime and efficiency every day
- Weekend schedule, with 2nd and 3rd shift openings
- Strong pay, overtime premiums and a full benefits package
Schedule
- Weekend 2nd shift and 3rd shift (hours to be confirmed)
- Overtime based on production needs
- Must be available for on-call support as needed
- Maintenance schedules may be adjusted or staggered based on business needs
What You'll Do
- Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair production equipment using mechanical and electrical knowledge
- Respond quickly to production line calls and resolve issues to minimize downtime
- Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and facility systems
- Support product setups, changeovers and general production operations
- Monitor equipment for unusual sounds, movements or performance issues
- Conduct root cause analysis and coordinate with vendors as needed
- Disassemble and repair equipment, replacing defective parts as required
- Perform minor facility repairs (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.)
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP and regulatory standards (OSHA, FDA, EPA, etc.)
- Follow all safety and quality procedures at all times
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years of maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing on high-speed equipment (food, beverage, pharmaceutical or similar preferred)
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English
- Reliable, flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work weekends, overtime and on-call as needed
- A high sense of urgency: this role requires immediate response to equipment issues and constant monitoring to keep production running
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical or a related field
- Experience with high-speed packaging equipment and PLC systems
- Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP and food safety and quality standards
- Experience in food, beverage, bottling, canning, high-speed packaging or other regulated manufacturing environments
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 12 hours per shift)
- Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle and operate tools and equipment
- Bending, kneeling, climbing (ladders and mezzanines up to 20 feet high) and reaching as needed
- Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs on a frequent basis
Pay and Benefits
- Starting pay: $33.00 to $36.00 per hour, with higher starting rates based on experience and qualifications
- Double time pay for 50+ hours per workweek
- PTO package with carryover option
- 9 paid holidays
- Medical, dental and vision (affordable family coverage)
- HSA with company contributions
- Company-paid life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with strong company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral bonuses