Maintenance Technician Food Manufacturing

Maintenance Technician Food Manufacturing

An established and growing food manufacturing company in the Baltimore area is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join its production team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, minimizing downtime, and keeping production running efficiently.

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide variety of manufacturing equipment while supporting preventive maintenance initiatives and ensuring compliance with food safety and OSHA standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment to minimize production downtime.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, electrical schematics, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
• Maintain and troubleshoot conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, and other production equipment.
• Work with PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and machine communications.
• Perform welding, fabrication, cutting, plumbing, carpentry, and general facility repairs as needed.
• Order replacement parts and maintain an organized spare parts inventory to ensure rapid response to equipment failures.
• Coordinate repairs and projects with outside contractors when necessary.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders.
• Follow and promote all food safety, GMP, HACCP, and OSHA regulations while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance, electrical, or mechanical technology is preferred.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment, electrical controls, motors, conveyors, pumps, and industrial machinery.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
• Understanding of preventive maintenance programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Compensation & Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and the stability of a well-established and expanding manufacturer.