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Maintenance Technician

C4 Industrial
Omaha, NE Contractor
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/16/2027

Position: Maintenance Technician (Traveling Contract)

Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Traveling Maintenance Technician to support maintenance operations at a meat processing facility. This is a hands-on contract position responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment to maximize uptime and ensure safe operations.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment.
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production machinery.
  • Diagnose issues with motors, conveyors, pumps, sensors, PLC-controlled equipment, and pneumatic systems.
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete repairs in a timely manner.
  • Complete maintenance documentation accurately.
  • Follow all plant safety, food safety, and GMP requirements.
  • Work effectively with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
  • Experience in a food and beverage bottling environment
  • Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
  • Willingness and ability to travel to the assigned project location.
  • Must have reliable transportation and the ability to pass required pre-employment screenings.

Preferred Experience

  • PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
  • VFDs, motors, and control systems
  • Conveyors, packaging equipment, and automated production lines
  • Preventative maintenance programs

Employment Type

  • Contract
  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Travel expenses and per diem may be provided, when applicable.

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50 - $60

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