Manufacturing Maintenance Technician I

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician I
Location: Tempe, AZ 85282
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Number of Openings: 1
Employment Type: Contract – 3 Months

• Work Schedule: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  
  
• Scheduled Workdays: Sunday through Wednesday (4/10 schedule)
  
  
• Days Off: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
  
  
• Hours: 40 hours per week
  
  
• Shift Time Zone: Phoenix, Arizona (MST)

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician I to provide mechanical and electrical maintenance support for equipment, systems, and subsystems within its dairy processing and manufacturing plant.

The technician will help ensure reliable plant operations by performing equipment repairs, replacements, adjustments, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance. The position also involves maintaining the facility's structural integrity and supporting plant operators with equipment troubleshooting and repairs.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of manufacturing or production experience, strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, and the ability to work with limited supervision.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment within a related industry.
  
  
• Food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
  
  
• Understanding of engineering theory and principles as they relate to plant operations.
  
  
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
  
  
• Knowledge of maintenance, repair, valves, and gaskets.
  
  
• Proper use of tools and maintenance techniques with limited supervision.
  
  
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, plant drawings, and schematics.
  
  
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

Required / Relevant Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have knowledge or experience with the following equipment and systems:

• Homogenizers.
  
  
• Blow molds.
  
  
• Electrical distribution systems – 480V, 60 Hz, three-phase.
  
  
• Mechanical and electrical manufacturing equipment.
  
  
• Plant maintenance and troubleshooting.
  
  

Welding experience is a plus.


Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge of boiler operations.
  
  
• Knowledge of fluid heat exchangers.
  
  
• Experience with refrigeration and cooling systems.
  
  
• Understanding of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
  
  
• Knowledge of air compressor operations.
  
  
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems.
  
  
• Familiarity with electrical and electronic controls.
  
  
• Welding experience or knowledge of welding operations.
  
  
• Understanding of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and requirements.
  
  
• Experience with parts inventory and storage control.
  
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook.
  
  
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing Principles.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on industrial maintenance technician with at least three years of manufacturing or production experience, preferably in food or dairy processing.

Candidates with experience troubleshooting homogenizers, blow molds, three-phase electrical distribution systems, pumps, valves, gaskets, refrigeration, and other plant equipment will be particularly relevant.

Candidates should be comfortable working an evening shift, performing physical maintenance tasks, reading schematics, and supporting production operators in a manufacturing environment.