Maintenance Technician

Position Summary:

The primary role for the Maintenance Associate is to perform assigned duties connected to the general plant and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on food-processing equipment (conveyors, mixers, packaging machines, ovens, pumps, motors, etc.).

Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues.

Repair or replace faulty components such as bearings, belts, sprockets, shafts, sensors, pumps and valves.

Perform general building repair to include painting, drywall repair etc.

Reduce downtime by responding quickly to breakdowns.

Follow GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP, and facility sanitation requirements.

Ensure equipment repairs support hygienic operation (no contamination risks).

Use food-safe lubricants and materials.

Assist with cleaning-in-place (CIP) systems and equipment disassembly for sanitation crews.

Complete PM maintenance logs, work orders, and downtime reports.

Collaborate with production supervisors, quality teams, and sanitation.

Train operators on proper machine use and basic troubleshooting.

Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively

Provide technical support during product changeovers. Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years maintenance in manufacturing
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Basic electrical exposure
• PM experience
• Packaging/conveyor equipment
• Comfortable in regulated environments (food, pharma, beverage, packaging)

Labor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest area. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.

Thank you!