Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician ensures that high-speed food manufacturing lines operate safely and efficiently by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and repairing production equipment to minimize downtime.

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on food and beverage manufacturing equipment to keep production lines running reliably.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues on production machinery and identify root causes of equipment failures.
• Repair and adjust mechanical components such as gearboxes and other moving parts to restore optimal equipment performance.
• Use hand tools, including wrenches and screwdrivers, to complete mechanical repairs, adjustments, and equipment setups.
• Inspect production equipment regularly to detect wear, potential failures, and safety concerns before they impact operations.
• Collaborate with a team of maintenance technicians and production staff to prioritize work orders and support continuous production.
• Follow established safety procedures and guidelines while working around high-speed food manufacturing lines.
• Document maintenance activities and repairs accurately to support equipment history and future troubleshooting.
• Support both first and second shift operations as needed, including occasional weekend work during busy seasons.

• At least 2 years of maintenance experience in a production environment at a food or beverage manufacturer.
• At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience specifically within food and beverage operations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience repairing and maintaining production equipment.
• Proficiency in performing preventive maintenance on industrial machinery.
• Experience working with mechanical components such as gearboxes and related equipment.
• Ability to safely and effectively use hand tools, including wrenches and screwdrivers, for repairs and adjustments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and support continuous production operations.

• Experience working as part of a larger maintenance team in a manufacturing plant.
• Comfort working around high-speed food production lines and associated equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose mechanical issues quickly.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with maintenance colleagues and production personnel.
• Reliability and flexibility to support first or second shift and occasional weekend work during busy periods.

Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that supports long-term financial security and work-life balance, including great paid time off programs, a fully vested 401(k) match, and weekly pay. Health coverage is robust, with medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with life insurance and retirement plan options. The organization offers the stability and continuity of a family-owned business that has been successfully operating for more than 75 years, fostering a supportive culture where employees can build lasting careers.

The role is based in a busy food manufacturing plant with a maintenance team of approximately 15 technicians supporting over 200 production workers. The environment is industrial and fast-paced, centered around high-speed production lines and mechanical equipment. Steel-toe footwear is required for safety. The primary schedule is Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with frequent weekend work typically 1 to 2 Saturdays and/or Sundays per month during the busy season.

Opportunities exist on both first and second shifts. Work involves regular use of hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers in and around production machinery, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX.

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $66560.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

DP and great paid time off benefits Fully vested 401(k) match Health Insurance includes medical, vision, dental Life insurance, and 401(k) available Weekly pay

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas, TX.