Maintenance Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on facility systems, including HVAC, boilers, compressors, plumbing, electrical, and other mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoots, diagnosis, and repair process equipment issues to minimize downtime and ensure plant safety and compliance.
• Maintain water treatment, wastewater, and other critical facility systems to ensure proper operation and adherence to environmental standards.
• Inspect and maintain piping, valves, and pumps associated with fermentation processes, ensuring that they function efficiently and meet regulatory requirements.
• Perform maintenance activities in accordance with safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and hazardous materials handling.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations, promoting a culture of safety and cleanliness within the facility.
• Maintain records of all maintenance work, including inspections, repairs, and replacements.
• Develop and adhere to a preventive maintenance schedule for facility and equipment upkeep, including regular inspections and service for critical systems.
• Cleanse equipment, parts, and facilities as needed and perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in industrial maintenance, engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, preferably in fermentation, food production, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Familiarity with HVAC, boilers, pumps, piping, and other facilities equipment a plus.
• Certifications in HVAC, electrical, or industrial maintenance (e.g. CMRP, CFMA) are advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals; strong troubleshooting skills; knowledge of safety and regulatory standards.
• Ability to interact clearly and effectively, in both written and oral communication, with management, staff, customers.
• Ability to use basic math skills to solve problems.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the individual is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The individual frequently works in a controlled climate.
• Due to exposure of chemicals, machinery and electrical currents, employees are required to wear personal protective equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but the individual is occasionally exposed to loud machinery or equipment.