Maintenance Mechanic

Title: Pilot Plant Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Columbus, OH
Shift: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
pay rate: $22/hr

Description:

The Pilot Plant Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement of pilot plant processing and packaging equipment. This position supports product development, scale-up activities, and manufacturing operations by ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and compliance with food industry standards. The mechanic performs both preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide range of food processing systems and utility equipment while minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.

Maintain and repair food processing equipment including:

• Retorts
• Aseptic sterilizers
• Homogenizers
• High-shear mixers
• Processing vessels and tanks
• Heat exchangers
• Pumps and piping systems
• Conveyors
• Filling and packaging systems

Support equipment startups, changeovers, and commissioning activities.

Core Competencies

• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Problem solving and root cause analysis
• Safety awareness and regulatory compliance
• Communication and teamwork
• Adaptability in a dynamic pilot plant environment
• Continuous improvement mindset

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and perform maintenance tasks in industrial environments.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Education:
High School diploma with at least 3+ years of experience