Maintenance Technician 2nd

Maintenance Technician – (Multicraft)

This Multicraft Maintenance Technician role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment in a manufacturing environment. You will perform both mechanical and electrical diagnostics, carry out preventive maintenance tasks, and help ensure that equipment runs safely and efficiently across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment to maintain safe and reliable operation.
• Diagnose basic mechanical issues, including problems with gears, bearings, pumps, and related components.
• Perform more in-depth mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, depending on skill level.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on machinery to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Change out filters and fluids on equipment as part of routine maintenance procedures.
• Identify and correctly use hand tools, power tools, and other maintenance equipment required for repairs.
• Support PLC-controlled equipment by assisting with PLC-related troubleshooting as needed.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate equipment status to appropriate team members.
• Follow all safety procedures while working on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Lift, move, and position parts and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more as required by maintenance tasks.

Essential Skills

• Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical repair, including working on gears, bearings, and pumps.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance tasks on production equipment.
• Fundamental electrical troubleshooting skills for equipment repair and maintenance.
• Ability to assist with PLC troubleshooting and work around PLC-controlled systems.
• Capability to change filters and fluids on equipment safely and correctly.
• Skill in identifying and properly using tools required for mechanical and electrical work.
• Physical ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform maintenance tasks that may require standing, bending, and moving equipment.
• Schooling in maintenance plus at least 6+ months of maintenance experience, or 2–3+ years of maintenance experience without formal schooling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment; food manufacturing experience is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with both mechanical and electrical maintenance practices.
• Comfort working around PLC-controlled equipment and understanding basic PLC functions.
• Attention to detail in following maintenance procedures and safety guidelines.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with production and maintenance teams.
• Willingness to work 2nd shift and adapt to a multi-shift operation.

Why Work Here?

You will join a production environment that values reliable equipment, safety, and consistent operations. The facility offers structured shifts, clear maintenance processes, and opportunities to apply and grow both mechanical and electrical skills. Working here allows you to build hands-on experience with a variety of manufacturing equipment while contributing to a team that focuses on quality products and safe working practices.

Work Environment

The environment involves working around production equipment and PLC-controlled systems. The facility operates on multiple shifts, with typical hours of 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. for 1st shift, 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. for 2nd shift, and 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. for 3rd shift. Due to the nature of the products, employees must follow specific clothing and washing guidelines to prevent cross-contamination and maintain product integrity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of HORN LAKE, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in HORN LAKE, MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.