Food Production - Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a variety of processing and packaging machinery. This role requires strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, strict adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to carry out both preventive and maintenance tasks. The Maintenance Technician also collaborates closely with production and quality teams to minimize downtime and ensure seamless operations across the plant.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of food-processing machinery, including but not limited to; conveyor deep fryers, industrial ovens, searing units, mixers, nitrogen freeze tunnels, packaging equipment, conveyor lines, metal detectors, and x-ray equipment.

• Conduct regular preventive maintenance (PM) to mitigate breakdowns and extend equipment lifespan.

• Respond promptly to machine malfunctions or breakdowns, including possible on-call duties after hours.

• Perform basic fabrication or part modifications to improve system reliability and performance.

• Participate in training Production Operators in the use and basic troubleshooting of equipment.

• Adhere to all safety protocols (Lock-Out/Tag-Out, PPE usage, etc.) and foster a safety-first culture within the maintenance team.

• Utilize tablet to retrieve and complete work orders from CMMS system.

• Communicate equipment issues, solutions, and potential improvements to supervisors and maintenance staff.

• Comply with USDA, GMPs, Food Safety Standards, other internal/external standards and procedures.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Technical school coursework or similar mechanical/electrical certification preferred.

• 2+ years in a maintenance role within an industrial or food manufacturing setting highly desired.

• Experience with electric pallet jacks or similar material-handling equipment preferred.

• Experience with nitrogen freeze tunnels, packaging lines (e.g., Multi-Vac, Bosch), HPP or MAP Packaging is a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, technical drawings, and schematics.

• Diagnostic skills to resolve mechanical, electrical, and automation issues.

• Must be fluent in English (written and verbal).

• Available to work up to 12-hour shifts, some weekends, and be on-call rotation for urgent after-hours repairs.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.