Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician maintains and repairs conveyor, bottling, and packaging systems. This role focuses on diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment issues, performing mechanical repairs such as motor changes, drive and belt replacements, gearbox work, and addressing faults on various production lines. The position also includes performing targeted preventive maintenance during scheduled cleaning windows to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service calls across the facility to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues on conveyors, bottling, and packaging equipment.
• Perform mechanical repairs including motor changes, drive and belt replacements, gearbox repairs, and component adjustments on production machinery.
• Resolve common equipment stoppages by fixing machines and conveyors, changing faulty cylinders, repairing photo eyes, and replacing chains and other mechanical parts.
• Conduct preventive maintenance activities during designated cleaning windows, typically lasting 23 hours every 12 days, to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Inspect equipment regularly to identify wear, potential failures, and safety concerns, and take corrective action to maintain reliable operation.
• Use electrical schematics and basic electrical knowledge to assist in troubleshooting three-phase motors, switches, and related control components as needed.
• Maintain an organized work area and ensure tools, parts, and materials are properly stored and used in a safe and efficient manner.
• Utilize basic hand tools and personal tool set to perform repairs and adjustments on mechanical and electrical components.
• Support production by minimizing equipment downtime and communicating repair status and maintenance needs to relevant personnel.
• Follow facility procedures and safety practices appropriate to a food manufacturing environment while working on conveyors, blow molding lines, packaging lines, and related systems.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and repair mechanical issues on industrial equipment.
• Experience or familiarity with industrial maintenance environments, particularly involving conveyor, bottling, and packaging systems.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance tasks on mechanical and electromechanical equipment.
• Hands-on experience or working knowledge of hydraulics, motors, pneumatics, gearboxes, three-phase motors, switches, and conveyor systems.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical faults and basic electrical issues using schematics and diagnostic techniques.
• Capability to perform light welding tasks as needed for equipment repair and maintenance.
• Ownership of a basic set of tools suitable for mechanical and light electrical work.
• Ability to work at least one weekend day while maintaining two days off each week.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Electrical maintenance experience, including working with three-phase motors and switches, is a strong plus.
• Experience in food manufacturing maintenance is a plus.
• Comfort reading and using electrical schematics for troubleshooting is beneficial.
• Openness to ongoing training and paid education in a related technical field.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers exceptional flexibility and long-term financial benefits. Team members can choose to work standard 40-hour weeks or take advantage of optional and unlimited overtime, with the freedom to come in early or stay late as desired. Compensation can grow quickly, with pay increases available as early as one month based on performance and teamwork. A robust thrift plan, similar to a pension, provides generous company contributions toward retirement, with the potential to reach a combined contribution of up to 23% and the ability to access funds without penalty after five years. Employees can receive up to 75% tuition support for education in related fields, making it an excellent environment for career growth and skill development. Comprehensive insurance coverage includes an affordable family plan, free generic prescriptions, and low co-pays, supporting overall well-being.

Work Environment

The role is based in a standard food manufacturing environment featuring modern, well-organized production lines. Shifts run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., with schedules such as MondayWednesday and every other weekend, or WednesdayFriday and every other weekend. New hires can expect to work on day shift for approximately 46 weeks before moving to their regular schedule. The facility is cool throughout most areas but remains comfortable and manageable. Significant investment over the past several years has resulted in brand-new conveyor systems, blow molding lines, packaging lines, and other advanced equipment, creating a clean and efficient workspace. Steel-toe boots are not required, and employees may wear tennis shoes in accordance with facility guidelines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Little Rock, AR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)