Maintenance Technician

To ensure the reliability, safety, and performance of a high-volume manufacturing facility by maintaining and improving critical production systems. This role exists to prevent downtime, protect product quality, and sustain operational excellence in a fast-paced food production environment.

The Maintenance Technician is not simply repairing equipment. This role safeguards throughput, supports production teams, and strengthens plant performance through disciplined troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.

• Maximize Equipment Uptime
  Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and PLC-controlled systems to minimize unplanned downtime across pumps, valves, conveyors, gearboxes, and related equipment.
  

• Execute Preventative Maintenance with Precision
  Complete scheduled PM work orders through CMMS (SAP preferred), ensuring calibration, inspection, and documentation meet compliance standards.
  

• Lead Electrical & Automation Troubleshooting
  Troubleshoot and repair three-phase (480V/220V) systems, industrial controls, and Allen Bradley PLC/SLC programs to restore safe and efficient operations.
  

• Strengthen Instrumentation & Controls Reliability
  Calibrate plant instrumentation across various makes and specifications; update or reconstruct existing PLC programs when necessary.
  

• Maintain Safety & Compliance Standards
  Operate within GMP guidelines, adhere to PPE requirements, and safely handle hazardous materials in high-noise and temperature-variable environments.
  

• Support 24/7 Operational Readiness
  Communicate effectively across production and maintenance teams to ensure seamless shift transitions and rapid response to issues.
  

• Mechanical and electrical systems thinker
  

• Independent decision-maker under pressure
  

• Strong troubleshooting mindset
  

• Detail-oriented with compliance discipline
  

• Team-oriented communicator across departments
  

• Comfortable working in physically demanding industrial environments
  

• Mission-first contributor who supports production continuity
  

This position directly impacts plant safety, productivity, and long-term operational success. Every repair completed correctly protects the integrity of the production line and supports a team that feeds families across the country.

If you are a technician who takes ownership beyond the work order and believes equipment reliability is a mission—not a task—this role aligns with that purpose.

• Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
  

• Minimum 4 years industrial maintenance experience (food manufacturing preferred)
  

• 5–7 years PLC experience in industrial environment preferred
  

• Advanced experience with CMMS systems (SAP a plus)
  

Technical Skills

• Mechanical repair (pumps, valves, conveyors, sprockets, gearboxes)
  

• Welding and fabrication
  

• Industrial electricity (three-phase systems)
  

• Allen Bradley PLC and SLC proficiency
  

• CAD drawing interpretation
  

• Instrument calibration
  

• Preventative maintenance documentation
  

Education

• 2-year technical degree in industrial maintenance or related discipline preferred
  

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Lift up to 55 lbs
  

• Climb stairs and ladders (vertical and inclined)
  

• Work overhead, kneeling, crawling, and in confined spaces
  

• Operate in high-noise and temperature-variable environments
  

• Work around chemical fumes and industrial hazards
  

• 24/7 manufacturing environment (days, nights, weekends, holidays, rotating shifts)

• Competitive hourly wage: $32.64 – $36.72
  

• 401(k) with company match
  

• Profit-sharing plan
  

• Annual merit increases and bonus opportunities
  

• Tuition assistance
  

• Vacation, holidays, and dedicated sick time
  

• Long-term career growth within a stable manufacturing environment
  

• $15K relocation assistance available
  

This facility operates with strict Good Manufacturing Practices and maintains a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment screening includes hair follicle drug testing and E-Verify participation. All roles require adherence to mandated Personal Protective Equipment standards.