Manufacturing Maintenance Technician- 3rd Shift

About the role

This role supports safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations by performing preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and repairs across mechanical, electrical, welding, machining, utility, and facility systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on production, packaging, utility, and facility equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, welding, machining, and utility-related issues; identify root causes and complete repairs in a timely manner.
• Use SAP and related maintenance systems to review work orders, document work performed, record parts used, and support accurate maintenance history.
• Apply sanitary design principles and Good Manufacturing Practices when repairing, installing, or modifying equipment to protect product quality and food safety.
• Comply with all plant safety, environmental, quality, sanitation, GMP, HACCP, allergen, traceability, CCP, and hold-process requirements.
• Follow accident prevention, emergency response, spill response, confined space, fall protection, fire protection, and lockout/tagout procedures as required.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals to diagnose issues and complete repairs safely and effectively.
• Use maintenance tools and diagnostic equipment, including laptops, PLC troubleshooting tools, DVMs, megohmmeters, and other electrical testing devices, within the scope of training and qualification.
• Support utility systems including steam, ammonia refrigeration, vacuum, compressed air, boilers, heat exchangers, traps, condensate pumps, and related distribution systems.
• Safely perform welding and fabrication tasks, including preparation, penetration, fit-up, and clean-up, while maintaining sanitary and safety standards.
• Understand basic plant power distribution and alarm panel functions and respond appropriately to equipment, utility, and facility alarms.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Production, and other departments to identify and support process improvement opportunities.
• Use OEE and equipment performance information to support troubleshooting, reduce downtime, and improve operational reliability.
• Complete required ammonia operator training and support the PSM Coordinator in accordance with company policy and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Train or assist other employees once proficient in assigned duties, equipment, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader or management to support efficient business operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree, technical certification, or related maintenance training preferred.
• Minimum of one year of manufacturing maintenance experience preferred.
• Food manufacturing or dairy processing maintenance experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Ability to safely operate a motorized hand truck and powered industrial truck; training will be provided as required.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, bump cap or hard hat, and sanitation gear.
• Strong commitment to personal safety, food safety, quality, and compliance with plant procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options.
• Significant insurance cost support.
• Generous contributions to retirement plans.
• Paid Time Off from day one.
• Training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement.