Food Processing Reliability Technician

A day in this role

You begin your shift with a quick walk of the production floor. A conveyor hesitates, a sensor blinks—within moments you isolate the fault, share the expected downtime with Production and Maintenance Leadership, and open a work order in the EFCO ticketing system. By mid-morning, you are swapping a gearbox, verifying the replacement meets OEM tolerances, and clearing the area so the line restarts tool-free. Later, you check steam lines, adjust an HVAC setpoint, and log preventive maintenance tasks to keep the plant running safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production, facility, and utility equipment in a food manufacturing setting to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Respond rapidly to line calls, diagnose issues, and communicate repair status and anticipated downtime to Production and Maintenance Leadership.
• Execute preventive maintenance, lubrication, and inspections per the Preventive Maintenance Program to maximize reliability and reduce unplanned stops.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic control system problems on production and facility assets.
• Safely dismantle, repair, adjust, and reassemble machinery and equipment.
• Verify replacement parts meet OEM specifications and manufacturer tolerances before installation.
• Support plant utilities and infrastructure: HVAC, boilers, steam lines, plumbing, electrical systems, and building components.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance, repair, and installation activities to minimize production disruption.
• Uphold safety, quality, GMP, and regulatory standards; keep tools, equipment, and work areas clean.
• Ensure production lines are free of tools and materials prior to startup or restart.
• Accurately complete work orders, logs, and records using the EFCO work order ticketing system.
• Document parts and materials used and communicate needs to Maintenance Leadership.
• Participate in training and assist Maintenance and Production teams to meet business demands.
• Immediately report unusual conditions, safety concerns, or actual/potential facility damage.

Skills and qualifications

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic control systems in manufacturing.
• Ability to safely troubleshoot and repair production and facility equipment, including conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and packaging machinery.
• Foundational understanding of industrial electrical systems: low-voltage (sensors, photo eyes, relays) and high-voltage (motors, panels, disconnects).
• Experience with preventive maintenance and lubrication activities.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems, boilers, steam lines, and plant utilities.
• Capable of safe disassembly, inspection, adjustment, and reassembly of machinery.
• Basic welding, fabrication, and hand-tool proficiency appropriate for maintenance work.
• Read, understand, and follow work orders, safety instructions, and SOPs.
• Communicate effectively with Maintenance and Production personnel.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while adhering to defined escalation processes.
• Safely operate tools, testing devices, diagnostic equipment, and forklifts when trained and certified.
• PLC programming or troubleshooting experience is preferred but not required.

Physical and work environment

• Stand or walk for the duration of the shift; work in cold or freezer environments as needed.
• Bend, crouch, kneel, reach, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Physical strength, stamina, and dexterity to safely perform essential job functions.

Proficiencies

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
• CNC Machine Repair
• Boiler Troubleshooting
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Troubleshooting CNC Machines

Machines and technologies you will use

• Circular Saw
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Conveyor Systems