Manufacturing Maintenance Technician I

Dairy / Food Manufacturing

Tempe, AZ 85282 | $28.00–$32.00/hour DOE | 4-Day Workweek

Schedule: Sunday–Wednesday, 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
Days Off: Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Assignment: LOA Coverage, with potential extension and possible conversion based on performance and business needs

Food or Dairy Manufacturing Experience Required

Our client is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Maintenance Technician I with previous food manufacturing or dairy manufacturing experience to support equipment and facility operations at a milk processing plant in Tempe, AZ.

This position is responsible for performing mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, equipment repairs, and adjustments on production equipment and plant systems.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of manufacturing or production experience, with relevant food or dairy manufacturing experience clearly demonstrated within their work history.

What You'll Do

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on manufacturing and production equipment

• Troubleshoot malfunctioning or out-of-service equipment and identify appropriate repairs

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance

• Conduct equipment walkthroughs and assessments while machinery is operating and shut down

• Review and monitor ongoing preventive maintenance activities

• Repair, replace, and adjust components on installed production equipment

• Assist plant operators with equipment troubleshooting and repairs

• Monitor and maintain plant systems and subsystems required for production operations

• Read and interpret technical manuals, plant drawings, electrical schematics, and mechanical schematics

• Safely operate maintenance tools and equipment with limited supervision

• Help maintain the structural integrity and operational condition of the facility

• Follow all required safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, LOTO

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment

• Food manufacturing or dairy manufacturing experience required

• Hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance experience

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Experience working with 480V, 60Hz, 3-phase electrical distribution

• Knowledge or experience with homogenizers and blow molds

• Understanding of engineering principles related to plant and equipment operations

• Ability to perform repairs, replacements, adjustments, and preventive maintenance on production equipment

• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, equipment drawings, and electrical/mechanical schematics

• Ability to safely use maintenance tools and equipment with limited supervision

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Highly Desired Experience

Experience with any of the following is a strong plus:

• Dairy processing equipment

• Food or beverage production equipment

• Homogenizers

• Blow molds

• Boilers

• Refrigeration and cooling systems

• Fluid heat exchangers

• Pumps, compressors, and fluid systems

• Air compressor operations

• Electrical and electronic controls

• Welding

• Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics

• Parts inventory and storage control

• Lean Manufacturing

• Lockout/Tagout, LOTO

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who has worked hands-on with production equipment inside a food or dairy manufacturing facility, rather than someone whose experience is primarily building, commercial, residential, or general facilities maintenance.

Strong candidates will have experience troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical equipment, performing preventive maintenance, working with 480V 3-phase electrical systems, and maintaining high-volume production machinery.

Experience with dairy processing equipment, homogenizers, blow molds, boilers, refrigeration systems, pumps, compressors, or similar food-processing equipment will stand out.

Position Details

Position: Manufacturing Maintenance Technician I
Location: Tempe, AZ 85282
Pay:$28.00–$32.00/hour DOE
Schedule:Sunday–Wednesday, 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
Days Off:Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Assignment: LOA Coverage
Extension: Possible
Conversion: Possible based on performance and business needs

Candidates must have appropriate ongoing work authorization for the position.

If you have food or dairy manufacturing maintenance experience and strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, apply today!

Throughout the past 35+ years, MMC, one of the most trusted names in workforce management services, has successfully delivered strategic solutions to large and small businesses in numerous industries.

We have built our reputation on partnering with our clients and candidates to achieve the desired results. Our recruiting professionals have extensive experience matching the right candidate, to the right client, for the right position. We provide the best opportunities to the most talented candidates in a multitude of industries.

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MMC offers health insurance plans for our active candidates on assignment, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits

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