Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician provides technical support, troubleshooting, and repair for facility equipment in a highly automated food manufacturing environment. This role maintains assigned production equipment, assists with installations and modifications, and supports continuous improvement efforts while ensuring a safe and efficient operation. The technician also shares knowledge by training peers as needed and works primarily on an overnight shift.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production areas to ensure proper functioning of assigned equipment and respond promptly to perform repairs as needed.
• Diagnose, adjust, maintain, and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment using a full range of hand and power tools.
• Review work orders for accuracy and completeness, and maintain clear documentation of all work performed.
• Assist with the installation of new equipment and the modification of existing equipment to support production needs.
• Provide training and guidance to peers when requested by maintenance leadership or the training department.
• Identify root causes of downtime related to mechanical or technical defects and recommend corrective actions.
• Participate in maintenance meetings and required training sessions to stay current on procedures and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and provide feedback to supervisors on cost reduction, quality improvement, and yield control.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and other powered equipment or machinery as needed to perform maintenance tasks.
• Work collaboratively with a team of technicians and also perform tasks autonomously with limited supervision.
• Support preventive maintenance activities to minimize unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 6 months industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience and comfort using a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to accurately use and read a tape measure and interpret industrial blueprints.
• Basic knowledge and safety understanding of electrical components.
• Proficiency in basic math, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculating percentages.
• Skill in using a personal computer and software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment ranging from 4550 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner with plant employees, vendors, and contractors.
• Ability to operate a forklift, scissor lift, or other powered equipment or machinery as needed.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, and willingness to work overnight shifts.
• Ability to pass a required physical, including demonstrating the ability to lift the required weight for the position.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for an entire 8-hour shift.
• Consistent use of job-specific personal protective equipment (PPE) as designated by company policy.
• Ability to consistently practice and enforce safe working habits and recognize safety risks while complying with all safety standards.
• Desire and ability to work overnight shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in Mechatronics, Electrical, Welding, or a similar field preferred.
• Previous experience working with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) preferred.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Experience in a food manufacturing or processing environment is beneficial.
• Ability to drive or commute to a facility located in the Fremont area.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that supports both their professional and personal well-being. Team members have access to a robust benefits program that includes 401(k) plans with matching, health insurance, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. The organization supports work-life balance through paid time off, parental leave, and flexible spending accounts, and invests in a modern, highly automated facility that offers opportunities to grow technical skills in a stable, large-scale operation.

Work Environment

This role is based in a brand-new, highly automated chicken processing facility operating in a food manufacturing setting. The plant processes a high volume of product in a 24-hour cycle and uses advanced equipment and systems that require regular maintenance and troubleshooting. The work environment is refrigerated, typically ranging from 4550 degrees Fahrenheit, and requires wearing job-specific personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. The position follows an overnight schedule of 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. on a 2-2-3 rotation, which includes working some weekends and holidays. Technicians use a variety of hand and power tools, industrial machinery, forklifts, and scissor lifts while performing their duties and work both independently and as part of a collaborative maintenance team in a fast-paced production environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fremont, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $70000.00/yr. 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.

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.