1st Shift Maintenance Technician - Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician to work on our Beverage Canning Line.

The right candidate will have previous experience in machine maintenance in the food and beverage industry, be mechanically inclined and stable work history with previous employers.


The right candidate will be able to be flexible with their schedule based on production needs and able to be accountable to being on-call.

Work Schedule:

Training Schedule:
1st Shift: 6:00am-2:30pm - Monday-Friday (not eligible for OT until trained, once trained OT and weekends are mandatory based on production needs)

Standard Schedule:
1st Shift: 6:00am-2:30pm - Monday-Friday (OT and weekends mandatory based on production needs)

Please note, due to maintenance being an important role and need to our operations, different schedules may be discussed or staggered to fit business needs.

Job Summary: Working as part of the Maintenance team under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the day-to-day production-related activities by maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing equipment within the facility.


What you will do:

• Troubleshoot and repair and production lines and equipment using mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Complete product setups and changeovers; support general operations as needed
• Ensure all GMP and HACCP guidelines are adhered to by production staff when the Production Supervisor is unavailable
• Execute a preventative maintenance schedule for the upkeep of machines and facility equipment
• Conduct repairs and preventative maintenance to minimize interference with production operations and maximize uptime
• Complete minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs to the building as needed
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and engage with vendors to troubleshoot machinery
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment for accuracy and defects
• Monitor equipment for unusual sounds or movements to detect malfunctions and diagnose issues
• Dismantle defective machines and install new or repaired parts according to specifications and blueprints
• Maintain records of issues and maintenance completed on machines
• Provided both guidance and tactical assistance to the supervisors and production personnel in the repair, maintenance, and installation, including daily process problem solving
• Apply understanding of how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes to identify options and the best solution
• Respond quickly to production line calls and resolves issues promptly; communicate progress to leadership as appropriate
• Adjust functional parts of machinery and control equipment to make them work more efficiently
• Follow standards for food safety and food quality production according to GMP, CFR, as well as the regulations of major customers and governmental agencies such as OSHA, FDA, and EPA
• Comply with all safety and quality regulations, reporting issues to the Maintenance Manager
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What We're Looking for:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• 2-year degree in Mechanical or Electrical preferred
• 3+ years' experience in working in a good, dietary supplement or pharmaceutical manufacturing, or bottle/canning facility strong desired
• Experience in electrical, mechanical, high-speed packaging and PLC is preferred
• Familiarity with food/safety/quality programs such as GMP and CFR is preferred
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision while staying on task, adapting to changes in priorities, and demonstrating a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to communicate effectively and timely with operations personnel and leadership
• Great problem-solver with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; converse and listen; sit; walk; kneel; bend at waist
• Required to life, carry, move, push or pull materials, products or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds as needed

Why Fortress Nutrition - Check out our Benefits & Perks!!

1st Shift Maintenance Technician Pay: $32.00-$36.00 per hour

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Double Time Pay For 50+ Hours Per Week!
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance & Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) Plan with Company Match & Aggressive ROI
• Employee Assistance Program
• $1,000 Referral Bonus - Uncapped!
• ...and more!

To apply for this position, please email your resume directly to View email address on click.appcast.io.
Fortress Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer.