Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician
Location: Local candidates only
Industry: Food Manufacturing

Company Overview:
A leading $25 billion food manufacturing company is expanding its operations and is looking for experienced Industrial Maintenance Technicians. Our 500,000 sq. ft. automated facility utilizes cutting-edge machinery, and we need technicians with strong expertise in both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting to support this growth. This role comes with outstanding benefits, including no-cost medical coverage for employees.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Full medical, dental, and vision coverage provided at no cost to employees, effective immediately upon hire.
• Work-Life Balance: We prioritize our employees’ well-being and success with a supportive, employee-centric culture.
• Professional Growth: Gain access to free courses, training, and certifications designed to advance your skills and career.
• Security & Stability: Enjoy short-term and long-term disability coverage and a 401K match of up to 6%.
• Competitive Pay: Starting wage of $45/hr, based on skills and testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet safety, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction objectives in the plant.
• Conduct daily and weekly preventative maintenance (PM) tasks to ensure smooth equipment operation.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems to minimize downtime and boost operational efficiency.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment, including electrical and mechanical systems.
• Support the installation of new machinery as the facility continues to expand.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience: 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably within food, packaging, or other high-speed industries.
• Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, particularly focusing on electrical systems.
• Skill Set: Hands-on experience with PLC troubleshooting, VFDs, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, pumps, valves, belts, pulleys, gearboxes, conveyors, electrical wiring (120/240/480), AC/DC, control voltage, conduit installation, wire pulling, and 3-phase motors.
• Blueprints: Ability to read and interpret technical blueprints and schematics.
• Personal Qualities: Self-motivated, positive, energetic, punctual, and hardworking with a team-oriented attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry Knowledge: Experience within the food or beverage manufacturing industry is highly preferred.
• Education/Certifications: Associate degree or equivalent technical training in a relevant field, or related maintenance certifications.
• PLC Skills: Capable of troubleshooting and programming PLCs, with knowledge of ladder logic.
• Additional Skills: Experience with welding, pipefitting, boilers, or HVAC systems is a plus.

Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're a driven and hard-working Industrial Maintenance Technician eager to contribute to a growing and stable company, send us your resume, and we’ll respond promptly.