Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment, including electrical motors, conveyors, machinery, and mechanical systems. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and mechanical skills, experience with preventive maintenance, and the ability to read schematics, troubleshoot equipment, and safely perform repairs in a manufacturing environment.

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of production equipment by completing preventive maintenance on small engines, electrical motors, conveyor systems, and production machines.
• Read and interpret diagrams, sketches, operating manuals, manufacturer instructions, and troubleshooting information.
• Troubleshoot equipment by observing mechanical devices in operation, identifying issues, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Remove and replace defective parts by dismantling equipment and using hoists, hand tools, and power tools.
• Inspect used parts and determine dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjust functional parts of equipment and control instruments using appropriate tools.
• Reduce production equipment downtime by performing preventive maintenance.
• Fabricate repair parts using maintenance shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Welding of mild steel and stainless steel is a plus.
• Install and repair electrical apparatus, wiring, and electronic components.
• Assist with maintenance reports by collecting and summarizing information.
• Maintain technical knowledge through educational workshops and technical publications.
• Document and communicate maintenance activities, irregularities, and ongoing needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following established procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Follow proper PPE requirements and use dedicated tools and equipment when working in gluten-free areas.
• Contribute to team efforts by completing related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required;
  Associate degree in a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing highly preferred.
• Industrial Maintenance certification is a plus.
• Strong electrical experience required.
• Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment with high- and low-voltage requirements, including 10
  
  VAC-480
  
  VAC and 5
  
  VDC-90
  
  VDC.
• Knowledge of mechanical machinery functionality and ability to troubleshoot and perform repairs.
• Willingness to learn operational standards and processes.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of electronics, PLCs, and servo motors.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage and complete multiple assigned tasks.