Senior Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

The Senior Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing advanced repairs, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and equipment improvements involving production machinery, mechanical systems, processing equipment, and facility infrastructure. This includes motors, pneumatics, PLCs, conveyor systems, loading systems, gear and sprocket drives, and other manufacturing equipment.

This position serves as a senior technical resource within the maintenance department, utilizing advanced technical knowledge and experience to maximize equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support efficient production operations. The Senior Maintenance Technician is expected to work independently, resolve complex equipment issues, exercise sound judgment, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

This is a non-supervisory position. The Senior Maintenance Technician may provide technical guidance and assist in training other maintenance team members but does not have direct supervisory or personnel management responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs, and adjustments to production machinery and equipment to maximize uptime and efficiency.
• Perform and support preventative maintenance programs in accordance with company guidelines.
• Independently identify and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and equipment-related issues.
• Serve as a technical resource for production equipment and provide hands-on support to maintain efficient production operations.
• Perform machine setups, equipment tear-downs, and reassembly procedures, including daily pump disassembly, hot water washing, inspection, and assembly.
• Complete all required SOV documentation and communicate corrective actions or equipment concerns to management.
• Support production startup processes and ensure equipment is operating properly and safely.
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend solutions to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Provide technical guidance and share knowledge with other maintenance technicians as needed.
• Participate in equipment upgrades, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Competencies and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced mechanical aptitude, technical troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound technical judgment.
• Serve as a technical resource and positive example for other maintenance team members without direct supervisory responsibility.
• Communicate effectively with management, co-workers, vendors, contractors, and other departments.
• Assist in identifying maintenance priorities, equipment needs, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Participate in capital projects and coordinate with contractors and vendors as needed.
• Maintain compliance with all GMPs, food safety requirements, HACCP, FDA regulations, SOVs, SOPs, safety and quality systems, and company policies.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized maintenance work area.
• Demonstrate a results-oriented approach with a focus on equipment reliability, production efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience required, preferably in a manufacturing or food processing environment.
• Demonstrated advanced experience troubleshooting and repairing complex manufacturing and processing equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, conveyors, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Experience with electrical systems and computer programming, including PLC troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize maintenance needs, and resolve complex equipment issues with minimal supervision.
• Experience providing technical guidance or hands-on training to other maintenance personnel preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with equipment installations, capital projects, and process improvements preferred.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift and carry 30–70 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stretch, reach, kneel, squat, stoop, twist, and perform repetitive physical movements throughout the shift.
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, and sufficient visual acuity to inspect and operate equipment.
• Ability to work in changing temperatures and varying manufacturing and production environments.

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $35