Maintenance Mechanic

Looking for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to perform skilled mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment, utility systems, and facility assets at a orange juice aseptic manufacturing facility. This is a senior-level mechanical role requiring a high degree of independent problem-solving and the ability to work on complex aseptic processing and packaging equipment with minimal supervision. The Maintenance Mechanic is critical to ensuring maximum equipment uptime and product integrity in a high-care food environment. Will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective mechanical maintenance on aseptic filling lines, UHT processors, CIP/SIP systems, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, conveyors, and packaging equipment. Responsibilities Independently diagnose and resolve complex mechanical failures to minimize production downtime. Execute mechanical repairs including precision alignment, bearing replacement, gearbox maintenance, mechanical seals, belt/chain drives, couplings, and hydraulic components. Perform equipment changeovers, sanitation-related disassembly/reassembly, and post‑maintenance testing to verify full operational readiness. Follow all LOTO, confined space, and safety protocols before initiating any maintenance work. Accurately document completed work orders in the CMMS including labor time, parts used, and equipment findings. Proactively identify deteriorating equipment conditions and communicate findings to the Maintenance Supervisor before failures occur. Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment and capital project work. Participate in root cause analysis for mechanical failures; contribute to development of improved maintenance procedures. Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced maintenance personnel. Perform basic fabrication, welding, or rigging tasks as required. Maintain all maintenance activities in full compliance with GMP, food safety, and plant safety standards. Qualifications & Experience High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited trade program, vocational training, or apprenticeship in industrial maintenance, millwright, or mechanical technology strongly preferred. Minimum 5 years of hands‑on industrial mechanical maintenance experience in a food, beverage, or manufacturing environment. Demonstrated proficiency in pump maintenance, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical power transmission systems. Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, P&IDs, and OEM equipment manuals. Experience using precision measurement and alignment tools including calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, and laser alignment equipment. Prior experience working in a GMP, HACCP, or food safety regulated manufacturing environment. Ability to work independently with a high level of technical judgment on complex mechanical problems. #J-18808-Ljbffr Spherion Staffing and Recruiting