Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Job Overview

We are hiring an experienced Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to support maintenance operations at a food manufacturing and packaging facility. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining high-speed production and packaging equipment to help keep operations running safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance experience, proven troubleshooting ability, preventive maintenance experience, and the ability to work on a wide range of manufacturing equipment. Experience with PLCs, robotic manufacturing controls, welding, fabrication, and high-speed food processing or packaging equipment is highly preferred.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial food processing and packaging equipment

• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues

• Work on high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment in a production environment

• Assist with PLC troubleshooting and basic controls-related maintenance

• Support robotic manufacturing equipment and automated production systems

• Perform welding and fabrication work to support repairs, modifications, and manufacturing needs

• Repair and maintain motors, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, sensors, and related plant equipment

• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, diagrams, and equipment documentation

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production maintenance needs in a timely manner

• Communicate repair updates clearly with maintenance, production, and leadership teams

• Follow all safety, food safety, GMP, and company procedures

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

• Proven mechanical and hands-on industrial maintenance experience

• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment

• Preventive maintenance background

• Experience with high-speed food processing and/or packaging equipment preferred

• Knowledge of programmable logic controls / PLCs

• Understanding of robotic manufacturing controls or automated manufacturing systems preferred

• Welding and fabrication experience to assist with equipment repairs and plant needs

• Knowledge and work experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial environments

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and identify root causes

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production facility

• Strong attention to safety, quality, and equipment reliability

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training, trade school, or related certifications are a plus

The ideal candidate is a hands-on maintenance professional with a strong background in manufacturing equipment repair. They should be comfortable troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, performing preventive maintenance, working around automated equipment, and supporting production in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong industrial maintenance experience who enjoys solving equipment problems, working with high-speed machinery, and being a key part of keeping production running.

You should be proficient in:

• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• ISO 22000
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Industrial Robot Programming
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Repair
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Workplace Safety & EHS Management
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Electrical Schematic Reading
• Equipment Installation & Wiring
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Equipment Installation
• Machine Safety Inspections
• industrial