Maintenance Technician

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Maintenance Technician

Schedule: Typically 50 hours per week
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

FlexForce is currently seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians for an opportunity in Mobile, Alabama.

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, and automated production equipment. We are looking for candidates with strong industrial maintenance experience, technical aptitude, and excellent troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Disassemble and assemble equipment to replace worn or damaged components.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot automated systems and machinery.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on automated systems.
• Test machinery to evaluate performance and functionality.
• Program and set up production equipment according to required parameters.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and technical information.
• Troubleshoot electrical and automation systems.
• Repair or replace electrical devices and equipment up to 480 volts, including motors, proximity switches, conveyors, and related components.
• Perform equipment setups and changeovers for packaging equipment.
• Follow all safety, food safety, quality, environmental, and facility regulations.

Requirements

• Strong industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience with preventive maintenance.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair production equipment.
• Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, blueprints, and electrical schematics.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, switches, PLCs, computers/IT, and building electrical systems.
• English-speaking or bilingual.
• Must be willing and able to work varying hours.
• High school diploma required; technical school or electrical-related training is a plus.

Preferred Experience

Previous experience in any of the following environments is preferred:

• Seafood processing facilities
• Food manufacturing or food packaging
• Industrial processing environments
• Automated production facilities

The original job description indicates that 2–5 years of experience in a similar work environment is preferred, and previous food-packaging experience is preferred but not required.

Physical & Working Conditions

Candidates must be able to:

• Frequently lift up to 25 lbs. and occasionally up to 75 lbs.
• Work in a cold and wet food-processing/manufacturing environment, with temperatures around 40°F depending on the work area.
• Climb and work from ladders up to 15 feet.
• Stand and/or walk for up to 12 hours per day.
• Work around oils, solvents, and chemicals used with production equipment.
• Perform repairs outdoors or on rooftops when required.

Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo

Sueldo: $30.00 - $32.00 la hora

Horas previstas: de 50.0 a 60.0 por semana

Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial

Salary : $30 - $32