Maintenance Technician/Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician II to support the maintenance and repair of production equipment, building systems, and facility infrastructure in a fast-paced food production and warehouse environment. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of maintenance experience and be a self-starter capable of independently identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and facility-related issues with minimal supervision.

This position primarily supports production operations, ensuring equipment reliability and minimizing downtime through preventative maintenance and repairs. The successful candidate will work extensively in a cold, wet production environment and be comfortable performing a wide variety of maintenance tasks across the facility.

Essential Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, including packing machines, conveyor systems, and transportation belts.
• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems, including 480V, 277V three-phase and 220V/120V single-phase power.
• Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical schematics.
• Troubleshoot motors, starters, frequency drives, lighting systems, occupancy sensors, and other facility equipment.
• Perform HVAC maintenance, including changing filters, replacing belts, cleaning condensers, adjusting VAV boxes, monitoring temperatures, and assisting with refrigeration systems.
• Complete plumbing repairs, including sinks, toilets, urinals, hot water heaters, drain lines, and power washers.
• Perform general facility maintenance, including painting, drywall repair, ceiling tile replacement, light bulb replacement, and building upkeep.
• Assist with repairs to dock levelers, trailer restraints, high-speed doors, exhaust fans, and material handling equipment.
• Complete work orders and maintenance documentation through the SAP system.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to maximize equipment uptime and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, production, distribution, or warehouse environment.
• Strong HVAC and electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to independently perform assigned maintenance tasks with minimal direction.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building maintenance systems.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong mathematical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English effectively.
• Ability to lift 50-75 pounds and perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and climbing throughout the shift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial refrigeration systems.
• Material handling equipment experience.
• Certification or experience operating a scissor lift, reach truck, or motorized pallet jack.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Environment

This position operates primarily within a cold, wet production facility and warehouse. Most work will be performed in the cut room, which is a louder and wetter area of the facility. Employees should be comfortable working in temperatures averaging 37°F while maintaining safety and productivity standards.

Interview Process

Candidates will participate in an in-person interview and facility tour to gain a full understanding of the work environment, job duties, and performance expectations.