Maintenance Technician

Position Summary:

Ø  The primary role for the Maintenance Associate is to perform assigned duties connected to the general plant and equipment maintenance. 

Responsibilities

Ø  Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on food-processing equipment (conveyors, mixers, packaging machines, ovens, pumps, motors, etc.).

Ø  Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues.

Ø  Repair or replace faulty components such as bearings, belts, sprockets, shafts, sensors, pumps and valves.

Ø  Perform general building repair to include painting, drywall repair etc.

Ø  Reduce downtime by responding quickly to breakdowns.       

Ø  Follow GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP, and facility sanitation requirements.

Ø  Ensure equipment repairs support hygienic operation (no contamination risks).

Ø  Use food-safe lubricants and materials.   

Ø  Assist with cleaning-in-place (CIP) systems and equipment disassembly for sanitation crews.

Ø  Complete PM maintenance logs, work orders, and downtime reports.

Ø  Collaborate with production supervisors, quality teams, and sanitation.

Ø  Train operators on proper machine use and basic troubleshooting.

Ø  Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively

Ø  Provide technical support during product changeovers.

Ø  Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3 years maintenance in manufacturing
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Basic electrical exposure
• PM experience
• Packaging/conveyor equipment
• Comfortable in regulated environments (food, pharma, beverage, packaging)