Industrial Maintenance Technician

Overview:

The Industrial Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our high-speed food manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on role focused on the installation, repair, and precision maintenance of production equipment, with a particular emphasis on mechanical, pneumatic, and process-critical systems.

Technicians will diagnose mechanical failures, support line changeovers, execute preventive maintenance, and contribute to plant-wide reliability and continuous improvement efforts. While the facility has dedicated electricians, cross-functional skills in electrical or controls are always valued and put to good use when needed.

We’re looking for mechanically minded problem solvers who take pride in their craftsmanship, stay calm under pressure, and thrive in collaborative, feedback-rich environments.

Compensation

• $31 - $35 / hr to start
• Generous annual bonus

Shifts

• Monday - Friday
• 3rd - 11pm - 7am

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical failures on packaging lines, conveyors, cook systems, brite stackers, labeling machines, and other production equipment.
• Rebuild gearboxes, replace bearings, shafts, bushings, and execute precision alignments and teardown procedures.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair air cylinders, actuators, solenoid valves, and compressed air systems.
• Perform leak detection and support optimal air system performance across lines.
• Execute scheduled PMs including lubrication, belt replacements, tension checks, and filter changes.
• Apply precision craft skills to ensure equipment longevity and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Accurately log all maintenance activities, parts used, and downtime in Fiix CMMS.
• Support planners and reliability engineers by contributing feedback for job plans and documentation improvement.
• Partner with operators, schedulers, and other technicians during line changeovers and setups.
• Share insights across shifts to ensure smooth handoffs and a unified maintenance strategy.
• Participate in root cause analysis, CAPA investigations, and equipment design feedback.
• Support MRO inventory accuracy, storeroom optimization, and implementation of best practices in reliability.

Required:

• 3+ years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience, preferably in food or high-volume manufacturing.
• Industrial Maintenance Certificate (or equivalent training/apprenticeship).
• Mechanical rebuilds, alignments, and teardown
• Pneumatic system maintenance and diagnostics
• Line support/changeovers in a fast-paced production setting
• CMMS systems

Preferred:

• Light welding/fabrication (MIG or stick)
• Basic electrical troubleshooting (sensors, limit switches, 24V–120V)
• Exposure to root cause analysis, PM optimization, or reliability engineering concepts

Ideal Candidate

• Craftsmanship & Precision – Focused on doing it right the first time.
• Calm Under Pressure – Maintains a professional demeanor in downtime or urgent repair situations.
• Team-Oriented – Works well with operators, planners, and other techs across shifts.
• Reliable Communicator – Documents clearly and supports knowledge-sharing.
• Self-Motivated – Takes ownership of continuous learning and process improvement.

Benefits

• Generous annual bonus (up to 20% of annual salary)
• Full medical, dental, and vision (100% employer-paid)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal leave
• Training and development pathways for advanced mechanical or reliability roles
• Collaborative team culture with strong focus on safety, food quality, and craftsmanship