Maintenance Technician

DELICIOUS FOOD THAT IMPROVES LIVES

At Fermented Food Holdings (FFH), we’re passionate about harnessing the transformative power of food to enhance lives through high-quality, delicious, fermented products. By making the unique benefits of these foods accessible, we’re driving health and lifestyle improvements while transforming the future of food. We value talent, creativity, and authenticity, fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone’s contributions make us better. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a growing industry and help create a healthier, happier world—one bite at a time.

About the role:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This hands-on role responds to equipment breakdowns, completes scheduled maintenance, diagnoses mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, and works collaboratively with production teams to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability. The Maintenance Technician follows all safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements while maintaining accurate maintenance documentation and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Through strong technical skills, accountability, and a commitment to operational excellence, this position plays a vital role in supporting production goals and ensuring the facility operates efficiently.

You’ll get to:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

And the fun part is:

This role provides the opportunity to lead a skilled maintenance team while remaining actively involved in hands-on maintenance work. You'll play a critical role in improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, supporting production success, and developing team members. You'll work closely with operations, quality, and leadership teams while helping drive continuous improvement throughout the facility.

Must-haves:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of a technical training program, trade school, or craft apprenticeship preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing maintenance experience required.
• Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance, including hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair production and facility equipment
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and prioritize multiple tasks
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Basic computer skills and experience with maintenance documentation systems

How you differentiate yourself:

• Strong electro-mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• PLC experience is a plus
• Ability to effectively prioritize maintenance activities and respond to changing operational needs
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments
• Ability to lead by example and promote accountability
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on reliability and operational excellence
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, lean manufacturing environment
• Passion for continuous learning and developing technical expertise

Our Goodies: (Benefits)

Fermented Food Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we know that each of our employees helps to make us better. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. Come join us.