Maintenance Technician

Description The primary purpose of the Maintenance Technician is to work in a team or autonomously performing basic to mid-level mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on equipment in accordance with manufacturer's manuals, diagrams, sketches, and prints. Responsibilities Follow all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines. Maintain situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions. Perform basic to mid-level break‑fix and preventative maintenance. Perform troubleshooting, dismantling, examining, adjusting, repairing or replacing defective parts, and testing of devices to observe performance. Recondition and repair machine tools; re‑align and adjust components such as belts, spindles, clutches; remove and replace bearings, gearboxes, drive gears, and motors. Locate damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machines, measure, cut, thread, and install new pipe. Identify and source parts, supplies, and repair items as necessary. Independently perform maintenance as per industry standards. Set up and operate multiple machining operations including drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. Perform welding tasks if required. Comply with 5S and housekeeping standards. Engage in continuous improvement activities, process and cost savings. Update records and review CMMS history. Utilize predictive maintenance technologies to collect equipment performance data. Work within small teams and/or with contractors. Complete on-the-job and technical self‑study programs for career development. Work in and around the buildings and grounds as needed. Qualifications Work safety oriented. Strong working knowledge of computers and food processing equipment. Developed verbal and written communication skills. Team player, self‑starter, motivator, goal oriented, strategic thinker. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Perform duties while standing, walking, using hands/fingers, reaching, climbing, ascending/descending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; occasionally sit. Occasionally lift or move more than 50 pounds. Use close vision and color vision; be routinely exposed to outside weather conditions ranging from -35°F and up. Risk of electrical shock; work primarily in factory environment that is typically loud and may expose to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery floors. Job Type Full‑time Pay $30.00 – $50.00 per hour Benefits 401(k) Health insurance Schedule 8‑hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Overtime EEO Statement People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr