Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician supports reliable production operations by performing preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide range of industrial equipment in a cold food-processing environment. This role combines mechanical, electrical, and welding skills to troubleshoot issues, complete repairs, and document all work in a computerized maintenance management system. The technician works closely with operations and other technical staff to ensure equipment runs safely, efficiently, and in compliance with established maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on assigned equipment and maintain organized, consistent maintenance practices.
• Complete operational maintenance tasks on equipment as assigned and ensure all work aligns with maintenance standards.
• Enter all maintenance and repair activities into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), including work orders, parts used, and PM records.
• Perform electrical repairs on 480V, 220V, and 110V AC/DC systems in an industrial environment.
• Troubleshoot and repair variable frequency drives (VFDs) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Diagnose, repair, and replace mechanical components such as bearings, cylinders, and other moving or structural parts.
• Perform MIG welding to support equipment repair, fabrication, and structural maintenance needs.
• Assist blade technicians with equipment setup, adjustments, and repairs involving cutting and processing equipment.
• Support the operations department by responding to equipment and production issues and restoring equipment to service promptly.
• Conduct mechanical troubleshooting on conveyors, packaging machines, and other production equipment to identify root causes of failures.
• Use power tools and hand tools safely and effectively to perform repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Perform maintenance and repair on packaging machines to ensure consistent, efficient operation.
• Apply knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics to troubleshoot and repair related systems using hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and other technical documentation to perform accurate repairs.
• Follow sanitation and safety practices appropriate for a food-industry environment while performing maintenance activities.

Essential Skills

• At least 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience performing both mechanical and electrical repairs is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in mechanical troubleshooting on conveyors, packaging equipment, and other industrial machinery.
• Hands-on experience with maintenance and repair of electrical systems, including 480V, 220V, and 110V AC/DC circuits.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair VFDs and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Strong skills in preventive maintenance, including planning and executing PM activities.
• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and perform related repairs.
• Experience working with pneumatics and hydraulics in an industrial setting.
• MIG welding skills suitable for equipment repair and basic fabrication.
• Competence in electrical troubleshooting using schematics and technical documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience working in maintenance roles within the food industry or similarly sanitized environments.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Word and Excel, to support maintenance documentation.
• Ability to use maintenance software or CMMS to create work orders, record repairs, manage parts lists, and document PMs.
• Comfort working in a cold, wet, and sanitized production environment with strong cleaning agents.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Military background in mechanical or electrical fields is a plus and translates well to this role.
• Experience with sanitation practices and maintenance work in food-processing or similar regulated environments.
• Familiarity with service and repair of conveyor systems and packaging lines.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to diagnose issues using schematics and technical references.
• Attention to detail in documenting maintenance activities and following established procedures.
• Comfort working around cleaning agents such as chlorine and citric acid, with awareness of potential sensitivities or allergies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operations staff, blade technicians, and other maintenance team members.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple work orders, PMs, and repair tasks…