Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianThe Maintenance Technician installs, maintains, and repairs production machinery and facility equipment in a clean, food-grade manufacturing environment. This role combines mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic work with hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and facilities support to keep equipment running safely and efficiently across multiple production lines.ResponsibilitiesInstall, maintain, and repair production machines and facility equipment to ensure reliable and efficient operation.Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting on plant equipment and facility systems.Carry out preventive maintenance (PM) tasks on production machinery and facility equipment to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.Read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, blueprints, and schematics to plan and perform maintenance and repairs.Diagnose equipment problems, identify root causes, and replace or repair parts as needed.Test equipment after repairs or adjustments to verify proper operation and safety.Make necessary adjustments to machinery and control systems to optimize performance and throughput.Perform a variety of facilities maintenance tasks, including basic plumbing and carpentry work.Use a wide range of hand and power tools, electric meters (such as multimeters), and material handling equipment to complete maintenance activities.Support maintenance of pneumatic systems on the plant floor and facilities equipment, including boilers, steam traps, and valves.Provide maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting for plant equipment such as conveyors, mixers, cappers, fillers, packaging equipment, motors, labelers, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).Work as part of a maintenance team to balance scheduled preventive maintenance with response to equipment breakdowns during the shift.Document maintenance activities in work orders and communicate equipment status and issues to team members and supervisors.Follow safety procedures and best practices while working with electrical, mechanical, and production equipment in a food-grade environment.Essential SkillsDemonstrated ability to perform electrical troubleshooting, including proficient use of a multimeter.Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience OR completion of a 2-year technical degree in a related field.Strong mechanical aptitude, with experience working on pneumatic systems on the plant floor.Experience maintaining and repairing facilities equipment such as boilers, steam traps, and valves.Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and work orders.Hands-on experience working with conveyors and other production line equipment.Proficient use of hand tools, power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.Capability to perform both preventive maintenance and reactive troubleshooting in a production environment.Ability to work effectively on 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:00 PM) or 3rd shift (11:00 PM–7:00 AM) with potential for a 6-day work week.Additional Skills & QualificationsKnowledge of PLCs and ladder logic programming is preferred.Experience working in a food-grade or clean manufacturing environment is beneficial.Background in maintaining production equipment such as mixers, cappers, fillers, packaging equipment, motors, labelers, and VFDs.Comfort working in a small-company setting with close collaboration across teams.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose complex equipment issues.Effective communication skills for coordinating with maintenance teammates and production staff.Ability to prioritize tasks and balance preventive maintenance with urgent repairs.Why Work Here?Employees enjoy a clean, laid-back work environment with a supportive team culture and a focus on training and development. The schedule includes a four-day work week structure with guaranteed time off during the week, promoting work-life balance. New hires receive training on day shift to ensure a smooth transition into the role. Performance evaluations directly influence pay, rewarding strong contributions and continuous improvement.Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a small manufacturing facility of approximately 50 employees that produces jams, jellies, and preserves for major retail partners. The environment is food-grade and kept clean, with a laid-back atmosphere that still maintains strong safety and quality standards. Maintenance Technicians work on a team of six, providing maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting for a variety of plant equipment, including conveyors, mixers, cappers, fillers, packaging machinery, motors, labelers, and variable frequency drives (VFDs). A typical day includes a mix of scheduled preventive maintenance and response to equipment breakdowns. The position operates on 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:00 PM) or 3rd shift (11:00 PM–7:00 AM), with five 8-hour shifts per week and an anticipated move to a six-day work week. Employees use hand and power tools, electric meters such as multimeters, and material handling equipment while working in a clean, food-grade production setting.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lawrenceburg, KY.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/hr.Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Lawrenceburg, KY.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.