What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Processing Equipment Reliability Technician position at Dietz and Watson?
A day in the life
You step onto the production floor and into chilled rooms held at about 32°F (and even lower in certain areas). Conveyor belts are running, blades are turning, and automated controls are busy. Your mission: keep every machine performing at its best so our food processing operation never misses a beat.
As our go-to maintenance pro, you’ll apply sharp troubleshooting skills and on-the-spot problem solving to keep downtime to a minimum. Experience maintaining pallet jacks is a plus, and you’ll work with material handling equipment daily.
What you'll do
- Visually inspect machinery and equipment to spot wear, breakage, and other defects.
- Repair production and processing equipment across the plant.
- Diagnose and fix issues on modern automated systems.
- Analyze complex problems, apply the right remedy, and follow all safety procedures during maintenance and repairs.
- Listen for unusual noises to detect malfunctions before they escalate.
- Partner with maintenance teammates and engineering to resolve tough issues.
- Dismantle equipment, replace or install parts, and reassemble to spec.
- Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and related components.
- Support operation of pneumatic, hydraulic, and ammonia systems.
- Install and repair electrical components—transformers, breakers, switches, receptacles, wiring, and electronic parts for plant machinery.
- Repair, replace, and maintain the physical structure of equipment.
- Cut and join metal using torches and welding equipment.
- Carry out preventive maintenance to avoid unplanned downtime.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
- Work independently with strong self-motivation in a fast-paced setting.
- Handle material handling equipment on a daily basis.
Work setting & physical demands
- Fast-paced work around industrial machinery.
- Refrigerated production rooms held at approximately 32°F (and below in some areas); ability to work in cold storage for extended periods.
- Capable of bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching with both arms throughout the shift.
- Lift up to 50 pounds without reasonable assistance; frequent pushing, pulling, kneeling, and bending.
Compensation & benefits
- Full-Time Hourly Positions- $20.00-$40.00 based on experience
- Premium Differential Pay for 2nd and 3rd shift $1.50
- Weekly Payroll via Direct Deposit
- Product Discounts
- Sliced lunch meats provided daily
- MTA Discounts
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Laundered Uniforms
- Benefits Package Including
- Medical/Dental/Vision/RX/Disability/401K
Who we are
Dietz & Watson began in 1939 when Gottlieb Dietz, a German sausage maker, set out to craft exceptionally flavorful, top-quality deli meats. Using old-world methods, the freshest lean beef, ham, pork, turkey breast, and chicken breast, and select natural spices sourced globally, he committed to “quality above all.”
Now led by the fourth generation, Dietz & Watson upholds that legacy—exceeding government standards, pursuing both perfection and originality, producing premium deli meats and artisan cheeses, and creating small-batch, hand-churned cheeses with the same unwavering dedication to quality.
Military experience welcomed.
Salary : $20 - $40