Maintenance Technician

Our client, beverage manufacturing and packaging operations are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be part of the Maintenance department supporting production and packaging teams. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, a commitment to quality and safety, and the drive to reduce downtime through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement. Job Title: Maintenance Technician Location: Wilson, NC Pay Range: $30 What's the Job? Perform scheduled, unscheduled, and preventative maintenance and repairs on beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment, including hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, conveyor systems, and PLC-based equipment. Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions across electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems to minimize production downtime while protecting food safety, product quality, and personnel safety. Complete repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers with a high standard across the installed asset base. Observe and discuss equipment performance, then recommend maintenance activities that improve reliability and operational efficiency. Complete, document, and retrieve final approvals on assigned work orders, including recording utilized part numbers for inventory purposes, and communicate maintenance and production updates from shift to shift. What's Needed? Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and understanding of food safety requirements (including standards such as SQF). Ability to read, understand, and work with machinery blueprints and parts manuals. Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment using innovative thinking to support continuous improvement and reduce downtime. Must be able to work without supervision and demonstrate strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. Must obtain and maintain forklift certification. What's in it for me? Work in a structured, supervised, fast-paced production environment where your maintenance expertise directly supports uptime and quality. Build a strong mechanical foundation across a wide range of systems, including PLC usage and production supporting equipment. Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying trends, recommending actions, and supporting corrective measures through the FSMS process. Collaborate closely with production during downtime and communicate clearly across shifts to keep operations moving. Develop leadership through assisting in training other maintenance personnel and supporting team problem-solving. Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for: Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term Disability Insurance 401(k) #J-18808-Ljbffr Manpower, Inc.