Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

About the role

The Industrial Maintenance Technician maintains and repairs mechanical and electrical equipment and systems to ensure safe, efficient production while adhering to food-safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, perform preventive maintenance (PM), and install production mechanical and electrical systems.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues on production equipment using testing devices and technical schematics.
• Execute repairs on mechanical and electrical production equipment and systems.
• Install new mechanical and electrical equipment and systems in compliance with safety and industry standards.
• Assist in upgrading existing mechanical and electrical systems to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations, industry standards, and food-safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections using a CMMS system.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and ensure seamless operations.
• Respond promptly to mechanical and electrical emergencies to prevent production interruptions.
• Perform routine housekeeping activities and adhere to established safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification in electrical technology preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience as an industrial maintenance technician, preferably in food processing or manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to read and interpret blueprints, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Eagerness to continue learning and self-improvement.

Skills

• Mathematical: Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio, and percent; calculate dimensions, tolerances, proportions, and percentages; apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning: Solve practical problems with limited standardization; interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, and use hands to handle or touch objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally required to reach above shoulders, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently push, pull, lift, and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Operate hand and power tools, metal fabrication equipment, welding equipment, plumbing equipment, and measuring devices.
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, or toxic/caustic chemicals.
• Moderate noise level; requires steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Industry-leading benefits.
• Training, mentoring, and growth opportunities.