Job Description
Job DescriptionMaintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing
Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment and facility systems in a food manufacturing environment. This position ensures machinery operates safely and efficiently while minimizing downtime and supporting production goals. The ideal candidate has experience with industrial maintenance, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment and machinery.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Diagnose equipment malfunctions and make necessary repairs to minimize production downtime.
- Repair and replace motors, pumps, bearings, belts, gearboxes, conveyors, and other equipment components.
- Perform electrical troubleshooting, including wiring, sensors, switches, and motor controls.
- Maintain and repair food processing, packaging, and production equipment.
- Conduct routine inspections to identify potential equipment issues and prevent breakdowns.
- Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and document completed repairs.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, GMP, and quality control procedures.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with OSHA and company safety standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Respond to emergency maintenance calls and support production as needed.
- Work closely with production and management teams to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Previous industrial maintenance experience preferred.
- Experience in a food manufacturing environment is a plus.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of PLCs, motors, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyor systems preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Experience with preventative maintenance programs.
- Basic welding and fabrication skills are a plus.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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