Maintenance Shop Technician

The Maintenance Shop Technician performs skilled mechanical, electrical, and fabrication work within the maintenance shop environment, supporting the repair, rebuilding, and refurbishment of plant equipment. This role serves as the central hub for component-level repairs, machining operations, and parts management that enable field maintenance teams to keep production running efficiently. The Maintenance Shop Technician works independently or with minimal supervision, applying strong mechanical and electrical knowledge to diagnose, repair, and test equipment returned from the production floor. Assignments are made orally or in writing; work is reviewed through observation of results, conferences, and periodic evaluations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive, evaluate, and perform component-level repair and overhaul on mechanical drives, motors, pneumatic and hydraulic assemblies, motor control   center devices, and conveyor system components returned from the production floor.
• Perform machine shop operations including general metal fabrication, precision machining, turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and welding to manufacture replacement parts or restore worn components to specification.
• Use precision measurement instruments such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and bore gauges to verify dimensional tolerances and working clearances on mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components.
• Troubleshoot and bench-test repaired assemblies including motor control centers, electro-mechanical drives, and sub-electrical panels using volt meters, amp meters, and other diagnostic instruments prior to return to service.
• Maintain an organized shop environment, ensuring tools, equipment, and work areas are clean, properly stored, and in good working order.
• Manage shop inventory by requisitioning supplies and equipment such as replacement parts, hardware, lubricants, tooling, testing instruments, and gauges; track parts usage and support parts ordering processes.
• Document all repair activities, including parts used, labor hours, and equipment condition findings, through the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or work order system.
• Support field maintenance mechanics by providing technical guidance, repaired components, and fabricated parts in a timely manner to minimize equipment downtime.
• Comply with Safe Quality Food 2000 Code (SQF 2000 Code) and all applicable safety, GMP, and food safety standards.
• Perform building maintenance repairs through assigned work orders as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED certificate required.
• Minimum 5 years of journeyman-level experience in the maintenance and repair of industrial equipment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Food/beverage manufacturing experience as preferred
• CMMS Experience required, eMaint experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience with machine shop operations, including welding, fabrication, and precision machining.

APPLICABLE TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS

• HCCS Courses: COMT 1351, 1355, 1356, 1360; CMBT 1302, 1445; CSCI 1170; ELEC 1341, 1343; MATH 0105, 0306; MCHN 1237, 1238; WLDG 1421; or equivalent college/trade school courses.

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL SKILL SETS

• Knowledge of the principles of electronic, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic/vacuum systems and components found in industrial plant equipment.
• Knowledge of machine shop practices, including safe operation of lathes, mills, grinders, drill presses, and welding equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and inspection techniques for repairing and operating equipment in an industrial and food manufacturing environment.
• Skilled in the use of precision measurement tools, diagnostic instruments, and machine shop equipment used in the repair, fabrication, and overhaul of plant components.
• Ability to apply knowledge of equipment operating principles to diagnose root causes of failure and correct malfunctions in plant equipment at the component level.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals to guide repair and fabrication work.
• Ability to use knowledge, creativity, and initiative to recommend or implement improvements in repair methods, tooling, and shop efficiency.
• Ability to endure long periods of standing and working in a shop environment; sufficient physical strength and agility to lift and move heavy objects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with field mechanics and supervisors, both verbally and in written documentation.