Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Engineer

This role focuses on maximizing the uptime and reliability of production equipment and facility systems in a food manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, and facility-related issues, while supporting preventive maintenance programs and inventory control. The position requires a hands-on technician who can think logically, solve complex problems, and provide excellent service to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure optimal uptime of all production equipment and machinery by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing issues in a cost-efficient and timely manner.
• Maintain, diagnose, and repair all building systems and their components, including lighting, production wastewater systems, compressed air, hot and cold water systems, electrical systems, and similar facility-wide systems.
• Apply HVAC skills where applicable to support facility comfort and equipment performance, recognizing that HVAC experience is preferred but not required.
• Monitor and maintain stock inventory for maintenance parts and supplies, reviewing stock regularly for adequacy and obsolescence.
• Use and update the preventive maintenance program and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to schedule, document, and track maintenance activities.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain and troubleshoot all equipment and facility systems to ensure optimal plant operations.
• Take responsibility for the upkeep, cleanliness, and safe condition of all maintenance equipment and facilities.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation to perform accurate installations, repairs, and adjustments.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on systems including 480V circuits, motors, and three-phase wiring to identify and resolve faults.
• Carry out mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding/fabrication tasks as needed to repair and improve equipment.
• Support boiler and industrial equipment maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Provide a high level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders, communicating clearly and professionally with co-workers, supervisors, and customers.
• Identify root causes of equipment and system problems through logical, systematic diagnosis and implement effective, long-term solutions.
• Complete all required training related to instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical maintenance to maintain a broad technical skill set.
• Perform all other duties as assigned, report to work on time, and work overtime as needed to support production and facility needs.

Essential

Skills:

• Proven experience as a maintenance technician or maintenance engineer in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical skills, including work with 480V systems, AC/DC motors, and three-phase wiring.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Hands-on experience with preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting in an industrial setting.
• Competence in welding and fabrication for equipment repair and modification.
• Knowledge of facilities maintenance, including lighting, compressed air, hot and cold water, and production wastewater systems.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting, motors, and three-phase power distribution.
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for tracking and managing maintenance activities.
• Ability to perform boiler-related maintenance tasks in an industrial environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to perform…