Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Support the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program by performing mechanical maintenance, repairs, equipment changeovers, and troubleshooting during line startups to minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Analyze problems, interpret technical information, and troubleshoot equipment and plant mechanical systems to develop effective, sustainable solutions.
• Follow all company safety policies, including Lock-out/Tag-out procedures, GMPs, food safety standards, OSHA regulations, and personal safety practices.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions, validate completed repairs, and maintain accurate records through work orders, logs, and maintenance software.
• Manage parts inventory by identifying necessary parts, maintaining accurate stock levels, and updating parts reorder lists as needed.
• Participate actively in Continuous Improvement initiatives, suggest process enhancements, and continuously grow maintenance and leadership skills through assigned training programs.

Qualifications

• Must have technical training or 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience; boiler, chiller, HVAC, and mechanical skills preferred.
• Ability to learn and perform daily wet chemistry water testing with accurate data recording.
• Basic computer literacy needed.
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs following manuals and maintenance instructions.
• Provide and maintain basic tools necessary for the role.
• Able to lift, stand, climb, and perform physical tasks as part of daily duties.