Industrial Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Description

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

Golden State Foods (GSF) is a leading food manufacturing company with over 70 years of experience producing high-quality beef patties and protein products for top quick service restaurant (QSR) brands. Our USDA-inspected facility in Opelika,AL delivers billions of hamburger patties annually, backed by strict food safety standards and award-winning quality. GSF is committed to innovation, sustainability, and creating safe, reliable careers in food production.

We're looking for mechanically inclined problem-solvers who enjoy fixing equipment, learning new skills, and helping keep production running. Whether you're an experienced Maintenance Technician or have transferable maintenance experience from another industry, we offer the opportunity to grow your technical skills through hands‑on experience, training, and career development.

• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and control systems
• Perform electrical diagnostics up to 480V
• Support automation, robotics, and production equipment
• Perform mechanical repairs as needed
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives

• Communicate maintenance standards, expectations, and performance goals to the team
• Partner with production and other departments to coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and improve processes

Perform other related and assigned duties as needed to support facility operations

• Technical training in engineering, electronics, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field from a vocational school, technical college, or junior college is a plus.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience will be considered.

• Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing, production, or similar environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with mechanical systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and maintenance processes.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms).
• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics in a manufacturing setting.
• Food processing or food manufacturing experience.
• Robotics, automation, or controls training.
• Heavy electrical troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Experience supporting automated production equipment.

• Ability to climb, crawl, squat, kneel, reach, and twist as needed
• Lift, push, pull, or carry objects over 25 lbs.
• Work in a general manufacturing environment withhigh standards for quality and safety

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:

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