About the role

Based in Brockton, MA and reporting to the Sr. Maintenance Manager, you’ll serve as the go-to Facilities Maintenance Lead for our USDA food production site. Picture your day: you arrive to verify that lines are ready before shift start, coordinate priorities with Production, Sanitation, and Logistics, then dive into solving equipment issues—from high-speed wrapping and cartoning to conveyors and checkweighers. In the Maintenance Supervisor’s absence, you organize work, set priorities, and keep the facility safe, compliant, and running smoothly.

What you’ll lead

Coordinate with maintenance leadership, sanitation, production, and logistics to remedy facility issues (lighting, plumbing, and electrical throughout the plant).
Champion safety across departments; uphold programs such as lockout/tagout and ladder safety.
Train team members on lift operation, safe welding practices, and core maintenance methods; coach wastewater technicians and provide vacation coverage for week-long+ absences.
Oversee contractors on-site; assist with contractor scheduling and planned work.
Plan and schedule preventive maintenance; issue and manage work orders; ensure machines, tools, and systems are production-ready.
Respond rapidly to downtime events; troubleshoot using electrical control schematics and perform minor PLC programming/troubleshooting.
Diagnose and repair 110/230/460V systems: motors, starters, relays, timers, panels, breakers, conduit, and wiring.
Set up, troubleshoot, and repair packaging systems: high-speed wrappers, checkweighers, cartoners, case packers, UPC barcoding equipment, box formers/erectors, and conveyors.
Fabricate parts and modify equipment; dismantle and reassemble assets for cleaning, lubrication, and scheduled maintenance.
Maintain facilities to city and fire codes; protect employees and visitors by keeping areas clean and safe.
Communicate clearly across maintenance and operations; take direction, prioritize effectively, and pitch in on other tasks as needed.

Qualifications you bring

High school diploma or equivalent; strong reading, writing, and basic math.
5+ years in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance within USDA or FDA-regulated food manufacturing.
Self-starter who thrives with minimal supervision; dependable and quality-focused.
Strong verbal and written communication; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Technical strengths

Motor replacement, repair, and preventive maintenance.
Inspection and maintenance best practices to maximize uptime.
Hands-on maintenance and repair across diverse equipment.
Familiarity with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) for basic programming and troubleshooting.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Willing to support a 24/7 operation with shift flexibility.
Comfortable standing and walking for extended periods.
Frequent bending and squatting.
Able to traverse the facility and lift at least 50 lbs.
Safe, proper use of hand and power tools.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exposure to Refrigerated, Frozen, Office, and Waste Water areas.
Must adapt to outdoor climate conditions when needed.
Active food manufacturing, packaging, and warehousing operations.

Food safety and quality

Immediately alert supervision and/or QA about any food safety or quality concerns.
Report risks or signs of out-of-spec products, equipment, packaging, or raw materials to a designated manager for swift resolution.

Tools and tech

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Reporting line

Reports to: Sr. Maintenance Manager

Department

Maintenance

Location

Brockton, MA

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