Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician II to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of manufacturing equipment and facility utility systems. This position is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment failures, completing repairs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in industrial electrical and mechanical systems, experience troubleshooting automated production equipment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role is essential to maintaining equipment reliability, minimizing production downtime, supporting product quality, and ensuring compliance with workplace safety and food manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance and Repair

• Perform preventive, corrective, routine, and emergency maintenance on industrial manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and operational problems and implement effective repairs.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Complete assigned maintenance work orders accurately and within established deadlines.
• Support maintenance planning and scheduling to improve equipment availability and reliability.
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve equipment performance.

Electrical and Mechanical Systems

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical circuits, controls, motors, and related components.
• Work with electrical systems operating at 480 VAC, 220/240 VAC, 120/208 VAC, and 24 VDC.
• Troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs), instrumentation, and automated control systems within the scope of training and authorization.
• Perform mechanical repairs, component replacements, equipment adjustments, and general fabrication.
• Utilize MIG and TIG welding and metal fabrication techniques to repair equipment and stainless steel components.

Facility Utility Systems

• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial water treatment and distribution systems.
• Support the maintenance and operation of boilers and associated equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair compressed air systems and related utilities.
• Monitor system performance and report equipment abnormalities or potential failures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection, and compliance documentation.

Safety and Quality

• Follow established workplace safety policies and safe maintenance practices.
• Apply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures before performing applicable maintenance work.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety requirements, and applicable quality standards.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with 5S principles.
• Support continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Document maintenance activities and follow applicable operational and regulatory requirements.

Teamwork and Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with production operators, supervisors, quality personnel, and other maintenance team members.
• Communicate equipment conditions, repair requirements, and potential production risks.
• Recommend improvements to maintenance procedures, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Perform additional maintenance-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to five years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot electrical circuits and controls.
• Working knowledge of industrial mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience maintaining manufacturing, production, packaging, or automated equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work in a cold-temperature manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to safe work practices, equipment reliability, and quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical training, certification, or education in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, electrical systems, or a related field.
• Previous experience in food processing or food manufacturing.
• Familiarity with PLCs, industrial instrumentation, and automated control systems.
• Knowledge of GMPs, SQF principles, LOTO, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience with MIG/TIG welding, fabrication, and stainless steel repairs.
• Experience maintaining industrial boilers, water treatment systems, and compressed air equipment.

Technical Skills

Candidates should possess working knowledge of:

• Industrial electrical systems and controls.
• Mechanical systems, motors, drives, and equipment components.
• Preventive maintenance and computerized work order systems.
• PLCs, instrumentation, and automation.
• Root cause analysis and equipment troubleshooting.
• Industrial utility systems.
• Welding, fabrication, and equipment repair.
• Food manufacturing safety and quality practices.
• Maintenance documentation and continuous improvement.

Work Environment and Requirements

This position is based in an industrial manufacturing facility. The work environment may include cold temperatures, machinery noise, moisture, moving equipment, and changing production conditions.

The position requires hands-on equipment troubleshooting and repair, the use of appropriate tools and testing equipment, and compliance with all applicable safety procedures.

Additional physical requirements and any applicable shift requirements will be communicated during the recruitment process.