Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

We are partnering with a growing food manufacturing company seeking a hands-on  Maintenance Technician to support production operations and facility reliability. This role plays a critical part in maintaining uptime, ensuring food safety compliance, and supporting preventative maintenance initiatives across the plant.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, troubleshooting equipment, and being a key contributor on the production floor.

• Sun – Thur | 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM
• Overtime as needed, including occasional weekends/holidays

• Execute preventative maintenance (PM) programs, including sanitation-related maintenance activities
• Troubleshoot and repair production and facility equipment to minimize downtime
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and perform scheduled repairs
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation
• Partner with production, leadership, and maintenance teams to coordinate repairs and prioritize work
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, and safety protocols (including LOTO and PPE)
• Identify and proactively address equipment reliability issues
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing technical training

• Experience in industrial maintenance , ideally within food or beverage manufacturing
• Strong troubleshooting skills across:
  • Electrical systems (including VFDs)
  • HVAC & refrigeration
  • Boilers and mechanical systems
• Working knowledge of PLCs and basic automation principles
• Basic skills in plumbing, carpentry, and general facility maintenance
• Ability to read and follow SOPs and technical documentation
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset
• High attention to detail with a focus on safety and quality

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or regulated production environment
• Maintenance or production support experience in a fast-paced setting

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Comfortable working in a production environment with exposure to:
  • Food ingredients
  • Cleaning chemicals
  • Wet and temperature-variable conditions

• Stable, established food manufacturing environment
• Strong emphasis on preventative maintenance and reliability
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on production performance
• Team-oriented culture with room for skill development