Maintenance Technician

Apply Now


Maintenance Technician Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma
Job Ref: 41307


MANUFACTURING PLANT IN FT. GIBSON IS LOOKING FOR A MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN ON NIGHT SHIFT. LOOKING FOR A STRONG MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN THAT HAS A STRONG BACKGROUND IN FOOD MANUFACTURING, 480V, PLCS, VFDS, HYRDAULICS ETC.


5PM-530AM 2332 SCHEDULE


PAYS: $27-$30 HOURLY

Position Summary


The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the scheduled, unscheduled, and preventative maintenance and repair of a wide variety of beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment. This role requires strong mechanical skills, including experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, conveyors, and PLCs. The Maintenance Technician completes work to a high standard across all installed equipment, identifies opportunities for process improvements, and supports the company's quality and safety standards with a focus on continuous improvement.

Essential Job Functions

• Adhere to all health and safety policies, GMPs, and required PPE (including hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
  
  
• Ensure compliance with food quality and safety standards (corporate, customer, and/or regulatory, e.g., SQF).
  
  
• Report FSMS issues to management to initiate corrective actions.
  
  
• Perform repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers efficiently and effectively.
  
  
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic malfunctions.
  
  
• Maintain production-supporting systems, including glycol systems, RO systems, compressed air, lubrication, and chemical distribution systems.
  
  
• Apply innovative troubleshooting techniques to minimize downtime, ensure product quality, and maintain safety.
  
  
• Complete, document, and retrieve approvals on all assigned work orders, recording all part numbers for inventory tracking.
  
  
• Communicate maintenance and production updates effectively between shifts.
  
  
• Assist in training other maintenance personnel.
  
  
• Collaborate with production and adjacent teams to resolve issues rapidly and drive process improvements.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of GMPs and food safety requirements.
  
  
• Ability to read and interpret machinery blueprints and parts manuals.
  
  
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  
  
• Ability to work independently.
  
  
• Forklift certification required (obtain and maintain).

Competencies

• Decisive, proactive, self-motivated, and assertive.
  
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
  
  
• Internal customer focus with adaptability to changing business needs.
  
  
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to develop practical solutions.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
  
  
• Minimum of 2 years maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred.

Working Conditions

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, and overnight shifts may be required. Overtime as needed.
  
  
• Work Environment: Fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection. Temperatures may be hot or cold. Structured and supervised environment.
  
  
  #IND1