What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electro‑Mechanical Maintenance Specialist -- Food Processing position at Assist Staffing?
Day in the lifeYou arrive for second shift and step into a clean, refrigerated production floor where reliability matters. You scan the maintenance log, prioritize a packaging line tune-up, and pull up schematics to isolate a 480V fault. A quick component swap, parameter tweak on a VFD, and that slicer is humming again. Before the shift ends, you complete PMs on conveyors and coolers, document your work, and collaborate with production to schedule a weekend install.Why this roleDirect hire with competitive payLong-term stability and growth in a reputable, expanding food manufacturerHands-on impact supporting safe and efficient plant operationsWhat you’ll handleRead and interpret electrical schematics/diagrams and apply them on the floorTroubleshoot, repair, and replace electrical systems down to component levelPerform mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on food processing equipmentInstall, maintain, and repair motors, conveyors, coolers, and auxiliary systemsDisassemble and reassemble slicing and packaging machineryAssist with equipment installation and movesMaintain accurate records and prepare reports on equipment and maintenance activityChampion safety and GMP standards in all maintenance operationsEnvironmentRefrigerated, high-throughput food production facility on the 2nd shift maintenance team.Must-haves3 years of industrial maintenance in manufacturingStrong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skillsBasic knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulicsComfort working in a cold food production settingWilling to work occasional Saturdays as neededSuccessful completion of a skills assessment during the interview processNice to havePLC troubleshooting or basic programmingExperience with food manufacturing, packaging, or processing machineryExposure to ammonia refrigeration systems or industrial utilitiesYou’re proficient inCreating Preventive Maintenance PlansMechanical Troubleshooting Skills120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsElectrical InstallationElectrical TroubleshootingOSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)Pneumatics TroubleshootingMaintenance and Repair SkillsIndustrial Electrical ExperienceMachine Safety InspectionsTools & tech you’ll work withVariable Frequency Drives (VFD)Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) — Allen Bradley, SiemensConveyor Systems — Hytrol, AlbaServo Motors
