Utilities & Production Equipment Technician (Food Manufacturing)

Job Description

Job Description

Own the Uptime

Picture this: a conveyor motor trips during a peak run, steam pressure needs tuning, and a packaging sensor is intermittent. You prioritize, respond, and restore—all while communicating status and downtime expectations to Production and Maintenance Leadership. If this sounds like your kind of challenge, read on.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production, facility, and utility equipment to keep a food manufacturing operation safe and efficient.
• Respond immediately to line calls; diagnose faults; and provide clear repair updates and estimated downtime.
• Execute preventive maintenance—lubrication, inspections, calibrations—per the Preventive Maintenance Program to maximize reliability.
• Resolve issues across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic control systems.
• Disassemble, repair, adjust, and reassemble machinery with a strong safety mindset.
• Inspect parts and components to ensure they meet OEM specifications and manufacturer tolerances.
• Support HVAC, boilers, steam lines, plumbing, electrical systems, and building infrastructure.
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and new installations to minimize impact on production schedules.
• Adhere to safety, quality, GMP, and regulatory expectations; maintain clean tools, equipment, and work areas.
• Confirm that no tools or materials remain on lines before startup or restart after maintenance.
• Complete accurate work orders, logs, and documentation using the EFCO work order ticketing system.
• Record parts usage and alert Maintenance Leadership when materials need replenishment.
• Engage in training and provide support to Maintenance and Production teams as priorities evolve.
• Report unusual conditions, safety concerns, or any potential facility damage without delay.

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic control systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair production and facility assets, including conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and packaging equipment.
• Basic industrial electrical know-how: low-voltage (sensors, photo eyes, relays) and high-voltage (motors, panels, disconnects).
• Experience with preventive maintenance and lubrication practices.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems, boilers, steam distribution, and plant utilities.
• Skill in safe tear-down, inspection, adjustment, and reassembly of equipment.
• Basic welding, fabrication, and hand-tool capabilities.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, safety instructions, and SOPs; clear communication with Maintenance and Production personnel.
• Self-starter who follows escalation processes and can operate tools, test devices, diagnostic equipment, and forklifts when trained and certified.

• Stand or walk throughout the shift; work in cold or freezer environments as needed.
• Bend, crouch, kneel, reach, and stoop; frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain the strength, stamina, and dexterity required for essential job functions.

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• CNC Machine Repair
• Boiler Troubleshooting
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Troubleshooting CNC Machines

• Circular Saw
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Conveyor Systems

Clear communication, impeccable documentation in the EFCO work order ticketing system, and proactive coordination that minimizes downtime will define your impact.