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Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Tandem Foods
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026

The Maintenance Technician will conduct machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance services throughout the manufacturing facility.

Job Functions

  • Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, conveyor systems, production and utility machines by following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions and engineering specifications.
  • Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment as equipment is made available.
  • Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging, production and utility machines.
  • Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, using precision measuring and testing instruments.
  • Remove defective/damaged parts using items such as hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools.
  • Adjust functional parts of machines and control instruments by using items such as hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
  • Fabricate repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
  • Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs as required.
  • Work with and support Engineering during new projects and process improvement activities.
  • Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish requisite tasks.
  • Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, issues and ongoing opportunities.
  • Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs if required, and dexterity to allow looking inside of machinery, panels, overhead, and potentially awkward positions or locations to assess equipment.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Technical, post high school training/schooling
  • 7 years of related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • Food manufacturing experience preferred, but not required
  • PLC experience, VFD experience highly preferred

Tandem Foods Manufacturing is located in RIDC Industrial Park

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.92 - $39.28 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Night Shift (Preferred)
  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Pittsburgh, PA 15238 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $39

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