Food Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

A well-established food manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with industrial machinery, mechanical and electrical systems, preventive maintenance, and production line troubleshooting. Candidates with backgrounds in food manufacturing, snack production, commercial baking, food processing, or food packaging are strongly preferred.

The successful candidate will help maximize equipment reliability, minimize production downtime, maintain safe operating conditions, and support consistent product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical issues involving industrial production equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery and processing lines.
• Maintain conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic equipment.
• Troubleshoot packaging machinery, automated equipment, and production line systems.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize unplanned production downtime.
• Inspect machinery, identify potential failures, and recommend corrective actions.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, and electrical schematics.
• Complete maintenance work orders and document repairs accurately.
• Follow workplace safety procedures, food safety requirements, and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to maintain reliable equipment operation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and equipment reliability programs.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or machine repair.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge.
• Experience maintaining industrial equipment or production machinery.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance diagnostic equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to workplace safety and equipment reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in food manufacturing or food processing.
• Experience with snack food, bakery, packaging, or other food production equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, and industrial controls.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Experience maintaining conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and automated production lines.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, sanitation, and food safety requirements.
• Technical school training, industrial maintenance certifications, or related education.