Maintenance Mechanic

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Repair Technician on "2nd" Shift to support production operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of packaging and conveyor systems. The ideal candidate is a dependable team player with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, capable of working in a fast-paced packaging/manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on conveyor systems (belt, roller, pallet-powered roller, tabletop chain, and spiral)
• Maintain and support tray formers, carton erectors, and associated gluing systems
• Troubleshoot and repair Vertical form, fill & seal (VFFS) baggers, rotary weigh head fillers, and bucket elevators
• Diagnose and repair electrical and control systems (PLCs, VFDs, servo drives)
• Maintain and service vacuum pump systems
• Complete all assigned PMs on time with quality to ensure equipment reliability
• Identify issues during PMs and generate follow-up work orders for corrective action
• Utilize CMMS - EAM systems to document work, track repairs, and manage work orders
• Follow safety procedures and complete all required training on time
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to support uptime and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• Experience with industrial conveyors and packaging equipment
• Working knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and servo-driven systems
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability
• Experience using CMMS - EAM systems
• Basic computer skills (email, training systems, documentation)
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Preferred Skills

• Experience in food or packaging manufacturing environments
• Pneumatics and hydraulics troubleshooting
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Preventive maintenance program experience
• Continuous improvement mindset (Lean, 5S, root cause analysis)

Work Environment

Fast-paced manufacturing setting with exposure to moving equipment. Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting. Frequent standing/walking required. Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs.

Additional Requirements

• Safety-sensitive role requiring consistent safe work practices
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or rotating shifts as needed
• Ability to work in a production environment with moving equipment
• Strong communication skills across multiple functions
• Basic math and reading skills
• Ability to interpret technical documents (schematics, manuals, work orders)
• Proficiency with common measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, volt/ohm meters, etc.)
• Ability to disassemble, repair, rebuild, and troubleshoot plant equipment
• Basic fabrication capability for simple parts or tooling
• General computer proficiency required for job tasks

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $30-$36/hour. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan.

Benefits

Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic term life, AD&D, Short and Long-term disability; EAP; 401(k) retirement savings plan; PTO and paid holidays.