Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: MAINT
004149

Full-Time

Hyattsville, MD 20785, USA

Shift: 2nd

Pay Rate: 43.35 per hour

Why you will love working at Maola:

• Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.
• As a union member, you'll have access to comprehensive benefits and a pension plan provided through the union.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

SUMMARY: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance tasks to support the efficient and safe operation of equipment and systems in a dairy manufacturing plant. This role ensures all production, processing, packaging, and utility systems function reliably, with a strong focus on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment repairs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) on machinery and facility systems, including processing equipment, refrigeration systems, and utilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment breakdowns in a timely manner to minimize production downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain equipment such as pasteurizers, homogenizers, separators, filling lines, and CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems.
• Work with the operations team to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Maintain proper documentation of repairs, PMs, and part usage in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Support the installation of new machinery and equipment as needed.
• Follow and enforce all company safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Respond to emergency breakdowns on nights, weekends, and holidays if required.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in maintenance work areas.
• Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, and physical structures following specifications, blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings using hand tools and power tools.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal functioning.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery using rags, brushes, and grease guns.
• Install and repair components of machinery and equipment including motors, pumps, and conveyors.
• Repair or replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and other related components.
• Inspect and repair boiler fittings such as safety valves, regulators, control mechanisms, and auxiliary equipment (pumps, fans, burners).
• Set up and operate machine tools (lathe, grinder, drill, milling machine) to fabricate or repair machine parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.
• Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts as needed.
• Fabricate and repair counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures and fixtures.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, assess root causes, and implement corrective measures to restore operations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance tasks, inspections, repairs, and part replacements.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or certification in industrial maintenance preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in a food, beverage, or dairy processing environment.
• Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Familiarity with welding, fabrication, plumbing, and HVAC is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.

COMPETENCIES:

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