3rd Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues on equipment such as: Saws, slicers, grinders, mixers
• Conveyors, packaging equipment, vacuum sealers
• Scales, labelers, printers, metal detectors
• Perform intermediate-level electrical work (motors, sensors, switches, control wiring) under supervision of a senior mechanic or electrician.
• Conduct equipment alignments, adjustments, and rebuilds as needed.
• Perform emergency breakdown repairs quickly to minimize production downtime.
• Execute scheduled PM tasks with minimal supervision.
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Update and maintain accurate work orders, PM checklists, and parts usage within the CMMS.
• Suggest improvements to PM tasks, SOPs, or parts standardization.
• Ensure all work complies with USDA/FSIS, HACCP, SSOP, and GMP standards.
• Use appropriate foodgrade lubricants and approved materials in production areas.
• Support preoperation inspections by ensuring equipment is reassembled correctly after sanitation.
• Perform maintenance during both operating and sanitation shifts as required.
• Communicate clearly with production supervisors and operators regarding equipment status.
• Assist with line setup, tooling changes, and production changeovers.
• Train operators on basic equipment care or autonomous maintenance tasks.
• Support root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures.
• Perform general facility maintenance including plumbing, pumps, valves, steam/hot water systems, and basic HVAC tasks.
• Assist with cooler/freezer equipment and basic refrigeration support (no ammonia tasks unless trained).
• Maintain work areas, tools, and parts in clean, organized condition.
• Follow all OSHA safety rules including Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, fall protection, and chemical handling.
• Identify and escalate unsafe conditions or equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, lean manufacturing, or reliability projects.
• Provide feedback to supervisors regarding needed upgrades or process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school certificate or apprenticeship preferred.
• 2–4 years of industrial maintenance experience; food or meat processing experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Comfortable working in cold (35–45°F), wet, and fastpaced environments.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as climbing, kneeling, and working in tight spaces.
• Experience using CMMS systems for work orders and PMs.