Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

A well-established specialty food manufacturer in Northeast Ohio is hiring a skilled maintenance technician to keep their production floor running. This is a hands-on role for someone who knows their way around industrial equipment and takes pride in getting things done right. No fluff - just solid work, good pay, and a team that respects the trades.

$1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

Responsibilities

• Operate, start up, shut down, and change over production equipment; troubleshoot breakdowns and identify root causes to prevent repeat downtime
• Own and execute the preventative maintenance schedule across all production and warehouse equipment
• Work on electrical systems including VFDs, PLCs, HMIs, potentiometers, e-stops, thermal and magnetic overload protection
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems - regulators, actuators, solenoids, 4-way manifolds, needle valves, and associated hardware
• Track equipment performance data, manage spare parts inventory, and coordinate outside vendors and contractors
• Inspect and oversee contractor work on-site; support cross-department needs in production, QA, R&D, and sales
• Help train new line operators and cross-train existing production staff when needed
• Operate electric tow motors, pallet jacks, and scissor lifts safely and as required

What you need to bring

• 2-4 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience, or equivalent combination of schooling and work
• Working knowledge of pneumatic, electrical, and steam systems and their components
• Experience with liquid pumps (positive displacement and centrifugal), electric motors, and gearboxes
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and electrical/pneumatic schematics
• Familiarity with GMP, SSOP, Lock Out/Tag Out, and FDA/USDA compliance requirements
• Self-starter who can manage their own workload, communicate clearly, and hold themselves accountable
• Comfortable lifting 50 lbs regularly; able to handle up to 80 lbs when needed

Benefits

Annual base salary: $70,000 - $80,000

$1,000 Sign on Bonus!!!
401(k) matching
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
Employee discount at our sister company
HSA
Company Paid Life Insurance
5 Days Paid Time Off
2 Paid Sick Days
Paid Holidays
Paid Down Maintenance Days
Free Catered Lunch Every Shift