Manufacturing Maintenance Lead

Job Description

Job Description

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Maintenance Technician to join our team in a clean, indoor food production facility. This role is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide range of production equipment, systems, and infrastructure to ensure continuous and efficient plant operations. The ideal candidate has experience in industrial maintenance and a strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in food manufacturing environments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on production machinery including pumps, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, valves, filters, and packaging equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance (PM) activities according to the PM schedule and document completed work.
• Communication and organization: ability to keep an organized schedule and can communicate issues, project completions, and updates as needed to interested parties.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems (motors, sensors, switches, panels, PLC I/O devices).
• Maintain HVAC, compressed air, steam, and hydraulic systems as needed.
• Ensure equipment is operating within food safety and quality specifications.
• Assist in equipment installations, modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
• Work closely with production teams to minimize downtime and respond promptly to equipment failures.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE use, and food safety regulations.
• Support facility audits and inspections by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and compliance in maintenance areas.

REQUIREMENTS:

· English speaking and comprehension, Bilingual preferred (Spanish)

· Minimum of 2+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience

· Education – High School diploma or GED

· Basic computer skills

· Ability to work independently and have excellent attention to detail

· Familiarity with food safety and GMP standards in food manufacturing

· Must be punctual and reliable

· Ability to work independently and in a team environment

BENEFITS:

· We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k, and PTO (60 days after permanent, full-time employment)

· Career development opportunities

· Growing company with opportunities for advancement

· Employee Review after 90 days with potential for salary increase (90 days after permanent, full-time employment)

· Uniforms provided after 90 days (90 days after permanent, full-time employment)

DISCLOSURES:

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
• CMC Foods is a drug-free workplace. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
• CMC Foods participates in the E-Verify process.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Food Grade Manufacturing Plant

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods

Work in varying temperature and environmental conditions (hot, humid, or noisy areas)

Climb ladders, work on elevated platforms, and operate tools and equipment safely

CMC Foods is an established, multi-plant food processor serving the wholesale foods distribution marketplace. We utilize state-of-the-art filling equipment and operate under nationally recognized, third-party, audited GMPs. Through strategic industry alliances, we operate from coast to coast.

Company Description

CMC Foods is an established, multi-plant food processor serving the wholesale foods distribution marketplace. We utilize state-of-the-art filling equipment and operate under nationally recognized, third-party, audited GMPs. Through strategic industry alliances, we operate from coast to coast.