Maintenance Technician

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

• Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
• Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
• Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
• Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production of equipment used in the dairy industry. This position supports production operations through preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, equipment installations, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated manufacturing equipment. Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production machinery, welding equipment, CNC machines, laser cutters, press brakes, conveyors, and assembly equipment. Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime. Repair or replace defective components, including motors, bearings, drives, pumps, valves, sensors, and control systems. Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and wiring diagrams.

Maintain facility infrastructure including HVAC systems, compressed air systems, water systems, lighting, and building equipment. Conduct routine inspections of plant equipment and facilities to identify potential issues. Assist with facility upgrades, equipment moves, and new equipment installations.

Follow all OSHA, company safety policies, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and machine guarding requirements. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Participate in safety meetings and incident investigations as required. Ensure maintenance activities support food-grade manufacturing and quality requirements.

Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, performance, and maintenance processes. Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action efforts. Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Assist in developing and updating preventive maintenance procedures.

Complete maintenance work orders accurately and on time using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Document repairs, parts usage, equipment history, and downtime events. Maintain accurate maintenance records and inventory transactions.

High school diploma or GED required. Technical degree, apprenticeship, or certification in Industrial Maintenance,…