Maintenance Tech

Maintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing

An established and growing food manufacturing company in the Baltimore area is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join its production team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, minimizing downtime, and keeping production running efficiently.

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide variety of manufacturing equipment while supporting preventive maintenance initiatives and ensuring compliance with food safety and OSHA standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment to minimize production downtime.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
• Maintain and troubleshoot conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, and other production equipment.
• Work with PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and machine communications.
• Perform welding, fabrication, cutting, plumbing, carpentry, and general facility repairs as needed.
• Order replacement parts and maintain an organized spare parts inventory to ensure rapid response to equipment failures.
• Coordinate repairs and projects with outside contractors when necessary.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders.
• Follow and promote all food safety, GMP, HACCP, and OSHA regulations while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance, electrical, or mechanical technology is preferred.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment, electrical controls, motors, conveyors, pumps, and industrial machinery.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Compensation & Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and the stability of a well-established and expanding manufacturer.