Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – Food Processing

A day in the life

Your shift starts with a quick review of your PM queue. You lock out a dough mixer using proper Lock-out / Tag-out, verify guards, and complete checks aligned with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and our food safety/SQF Program. Mid-morning, a PLC-controlled conveyor faults—you isolate the issue, trace a sensor signal, and bring the line back up. After lunch, you support a line changeover, wire a replacement motor, and capture detailed notes in our maintenance software before reviewing parts on the reorder list.

What you’ll do

Champion safety and food safety every time—follow company, OSHA, and government procedures, including Lock-out / Tag-out, GMP's, personal safety practices, and SQF Program standards.
Drive the Preventative Maintenance program to cut unscheduled downtime and boost reliability.
Troubleshoot and resolve faults on PLC-controlled equipment and plant systems: electrical (120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems), hydraulic/pneumatic, and mechanical components including motors, instrumentation, distribution, and feed control systems.
Finish assigned work orders within expected timeframes.
Maintain accurate records in our CMMS—work orders, detailed logs, and task notes.
Assist with equipment changeovers and startups; diagnose issues quickly to stabilize production.
Identify needed parts, manage on-hand inventories, and maintain reorder lists.
Participate in cross-functional Continuous Improvement initiatives to elevate uptime and safety.
Take on additional tasks as assigned to support the operation.

What you bring

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in a related technical/vocational field preferred (not required).
At least 3 years of maintenance experience or 5 years in a related trade (required).
6+ months experience in food processing/manufacturing preferred.
Proficiency with basic machine tools and hand tools.
Comfort using electrical troubleshooting equipment.
Ability to properly wire electric motors.
Capability to stick and MIG weld carbon and SS.
Ability to cut using plasma and oxy acetylene.
Can read specifications with strong attention to detail and communicate clearly.
Must provide your own hand tools; company supplies specialized tools.

You’re proficient in

Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
Electrical Troubleshooting
Electrical Repair
Mechanical Testing
Electrical / Electronic Systems
Maintenance and Repair Skills

Machines & technologies you’ll use

Conveyor Systems

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