This role supports manufacturing operations by maintaining and repairing industrial production equipment in a food manufacturing environment. The Industrial Maintenance Technician focuses on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, food safety compliance, and minimizing downtime across mechanical and electrical systems.
Job Responsibilities
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial production equipment
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on motors, drives, conveyors, and high-speed production machinery
Support food safety initiatives including HACCP, GMP, SQF, and sanitation standards
Maintain and calibrate food safety related instrumentation and product contact surfaces
Diagnose equipment failures using observation, testing, and precision measurement tools
Remove, repair, or replace defective components using hand and power tools
Fabricate repair parts using machine shop tools as needed
Communicate maintenance needs and downtime prevention practices with production teams
Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, reports, and work records
Monitor and manage spare parts, tools, and supplies inventory
Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment
Support continuous improvement efforts and other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience preferred
Industrial maintenance experience preferred; extensive on-the-job training provided
Strong mechanical aptitude with basic electrical troubleshooting ability
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments
Attention to detail with a strong safety mindset
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Basic computer skills
English proficiency required
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug, background, and criminal screenings
Employee must supply basic maintenance tools
Numbers & Facts
Location
Joplin, MO
Salary
$29.65–$32.65 Per Hour
Skills
Computer Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Food Productionunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
Hand Toolsunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Instrumentationunmatched
Machine Toolunmatched
Machiningunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Manufacturing Equipment Maintenanceunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Precision Testingunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Production Machiningunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Testingunmatched
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