Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic $38 - $43 per hour | Salt Lake City, UT | On-site | Permanent Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Worldwide Leader in Food/Beverage Manufacturing A bit about us: Join a rapidly expanding food manufacturing operation at a new, highly automated $240M production facility located on the west side of Salt Lake City. This is an opportunity to be part of a modern manufacturing environment that combines advanced automation, cutting-edge processing technology, and a strong commitment to employee safety and operational excellence. The organization is experiencing significant growth and offers the stability of a well-established industry leader while maintaining the pace, innovation, and career advancement opportunities typically found within a high-growth manufacturing operation. Why join us? New Facility and top notch Automated Equipment Top notch benefits package Full time/Permanent role 401k with match Unmatched Growth Options Overtime Opportunities Job Details We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to support a high-volume food manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities, experience working in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to keep production equipment operating at peak performance. Responsibilities Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment including conveyors, forming equipment, mixers, packaging machinery, and automated manufacturing systems. Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime. Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and facility systems. Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals. Troubleshoot motors, motor controls, relays, contactors, electrical circuits, sensors, and control components. Repair and replace bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, belts, pumps, valves, and related mechanical components. Complete work orders, maintenance documentation, PM records, and parts requests. Fabricate and modify machine components using welding, machining, and metalworking equipment. Support continuous improvement efforts focused on equipment reliability and operational efficiency. Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and other maintenance support equipment as needed. Follow all GMP, food safety, OSHA, and company safety requirements. Partner with production teams to prioritize repairs and reduce unplanned downtime. Required Qualifications 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. 2+ years of food manufacturing experience preferred. Strong troubleshooting experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings. Experience maintaining high-speed production and packaging equipment. Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and CMMS systems. Experience with conveyors, motors, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, valves, and power transmission systems. Must possess personal maintenance and electrical tools, including a voltmeter and amp meter. Strong safety mindset and commitment to GMP and food safety standards. Preferred Qualifications PLC troubleshooting experience. Experience with packaging machinery and automated production equipment. MIG, TIG, Stick, or Acetylene welding experience. Fabrication and machine shop experience including lathe, mill, and machining equipment. Knowledge of stainless steel and food-grade aluminum welding. Experience with date coders, glue systems, pneumatic cylinders, and production controls. Forklift and scissor lift experience. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. 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