About the Role:
We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our client. This fulltime role requires a highly motivated and selfdirected professional to assess and resolve mechanical technical and electrical issues across the facility. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in troubleshooting preventative maintenance and working with automated and nonautomated production equipment.
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday 7:00 AM 3:30 PM
- Flexibility for overtime weekends and holiday shifts as needed
Key Responsibilities: - Diagnose and repair a variety of production equipment including PLCs HMIs electrical mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic systems in a fastpaced environment.
- Conduct preventative maintenance on production machinery such as mixing and extruding systems packaging machines metal detectors sealers motors pumps and conveying equipment.
- Identify root causes of operational issues and implement effective solutions.
- Work closely with operations personnel providing technical guidance and support.
- Follow all safety food safety (GMPs) and environmental standards to ensure compliance.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance work troubleshooting steps and completed repairs.
- Utilize technical manuals precision measurement tools and electrical/mechanical schematics for troubleshooting.
- Ensure proper documentation and reporting of maintenance activities including compliance with EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) policies.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement and reliability opportunities to enhance operations.
Key Qualifications: - High school diploma or GED required; technical trade certification military training vocational training or a Journeyman License is preferred.
- 25 years of experience in a manufacturing environment performing equipment operation repairs and troubleshooting.
- Handson experience with pumps mechanical drives lubrication fasteners piping motors pneumatics sensors proximity switches and automatic valves.
- Experience with 3phase motors motor controls VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) and PLCs is required.
- Familiarity with food industry equipment is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
- Proficiency in using power tools maintenance shop equipment and webbased work order systems.
- Physical ability to lift/push/pull up to 60 lbs stand for long periods work in confined spaces and handle varying environmental conditions (hot and cold).
- Strong problemsolving skills ability to work independently and excellent teamwork and communication abilities.
Compensation & Benefits: - Hourly Rate: $27.00 $35.00 per hour (DOE)
- Benefits Package:
- 401(k) with matching
- Health dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts
Work Location: - Relocation required before start date