Maintenance Technician

At Tate & Lyle, our purpose is simple:
Transforming Lives Through the Science of Food. With more than 165 years of innovation, we partner with the world's leading food and beverage brands to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products enjoyed by millions every day. Our employees play a vital role in helping customers succeed while making a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet.

The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in supporting our blending and packaging operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production and facility equipment. This hands‑on position works closely with production teams to maximize equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and ensure safe, efficient plant operations. In addition to performing maintenance activities, the Maintenance Technician assists with parts management, component standardization, inventory control, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment failures involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Disassemble, rebuild, and replace defective components including motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, and electrical equipment.
• Reassemble machinery and perform final adjustments to ensure proper operation.
• Repair and maintain blenders, fillers, conveyors, packaging equipment, and other production machinery.
• Calibrate and maintain sensors, controls, scales, metal detectors, and other electronic instruments.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities.

Facility & Utility Support:

• Inspect, maintain, and repair facility systems including pumps, valves, chillers, compressors, and power distribution equipment.
• Work closely with production personnel to address equipment issues and improve reliability.
• Assist outside contractors during maintenance projects and facility upgrades.
• Support maintenance planning and spare parts inventory management.

Continuous Improvement:

• Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns, production interruptions, and emergency situations.
• Help identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and work records.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and audit‑ready.

At Tate & Lyle, protecting our people and the environment is foundational to our business. Every team member is accountable for working safely, following all EHS requirements, and supporting a culture where everyone can stop unsafe work. Employees are expected to actively support our:

• Life Saving Principles (LSPs) STOP Work Authority
• Environmental, Health, Safety, Quality, and Food Safety programs
• Lockout/Tagout (Lock, Tag, Try) procedures
• Confined Space Entry programs
• Hot Work permitting processes
• Hazard identification and risk reduction initiatives
• Safety Responsibilities:
  Follow all EHSQS policies, procedures, and work instructions. Report spills, equipment malfunctions, hazards, environmental concerns, or unsafe conditions. Participate in required inspections, audits, and safety monitoring activities. Support safe work permitting systems and regulatory compliance requirements. Demonstrate and promote safe behaviors throughout the facility.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience or demonstrated proficiency through an industrial maintenance training program.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Commitment to workplace safety and food safety standards.

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