About This Role
This role focuses on maximizing the uptime and reliability of production equipment and facility systems within a food manufacturing environment. The Maintenance Technician will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, and facility-related issues, while supporting preventive maintenance programs and inventory control. The position requires a hands-on technician who can think logically, solve complex problems, and provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
Responsibilities
- Ensure optimal uptime of all production equipment and machinery by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing issues in a cost-efficient and timely manner
- Maintain, diagnose, and repair all building systems and their components, including lighting, production wastewater systems, compressed air, hot and cold water systems, electrical systems, and similar facility-wide systems
- Apply HVAC skills where applicable to support facility comfort and equipment performance
- Monitor and maintain stock inventory for maintenance parts and supplies, reviewing stock regularly for adequacy and obsolescence
- Use and update the preventive maintenance program and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to schedule, document, and track maintenance activities
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain and troubleshoot all equipment and facility systems to ensure optimal plant operations
- Take responsibility for the upkeep, cleanliness, and safe condition of all maintenance equipment and facilities
- Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation to perform accurate installations, repairs, and adjustments
- Perform electrical troubleshooting on systems including 480V circuits, motors, and three-phase wiring to identify and resolve faults
- Carry out mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding/fabrication tasks as needed to repair and improve equipment
- Support boiler and industrial equipment maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation
- Provide a high level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders, communicating clearly and professionally with co-workers, supervisors, and customers
- Identify root causes of equipment and system problems through logical, systematic diagnosis and implement effective, long-term solutions
- Complete all required training related to instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical maintenance to maintain a broad technical skill set
- Perform all other duties as assigned, report to work on time, and work overtime as needed to support production and facility needs
Requirements
- Proven experience as a maintenance technician or maintenance engineer in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Strong electrical skills, including work with 480V systems, AC/DC motors, and three-phase wiring
