Reliability Maintenance Mechanic – Food Packaging

Step onto the production floor as the go-to problem solver. Reporting to the maintenance supervisor, you will tackle recurring issues at the root, guide upgrades and rebuilds, and mentor newer mechanics so every shift runs smoother than the last.

What a typical day looks like

• Lead hands-on projects that modify equipment, support new product runs, and execute rebuilds to extend asset life.
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with production, sales, project engineering, quality, and fellow maintenance teammates to turn problems into permanent fixes.
• Increase throughput by eliminating sources of downtime and streamlining processes on the line.
• Own recurring maintenance concerns and drive true root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, and relay logic systems.
• Deliver both rapid response and durable long-term solutions for failures, alarms, and equipment instability.
• Model a positive, professional presence that supports strong relationships across manufacturing, support teams, and leadership.
• Partner with shift supervisors to pinpoint patterns in failures and implement countermeasures.
• Take on other responsibilities assigned by the maintenance supervisor as needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field and 2 or more years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Industry experience: Background in food manufacturing, with direct exposure to a packaging area.
• Technical depth: Advanced capability with food processing and packaging equipment, HVAC, compressed air, and both mechanical and electrical disciplines such as PLCs, instrumentation, and mechanical engineering. Experience leading resource planning in a large manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Maintenance systems: Strong knowledge of work order management, preventive and predictive programs, TPM, inventory control, and scheduling software, preferred.
• Problem solving: Proven skill leading troubleshooting on complex process issues and driving corrective action.
• Communication: Clear written and verbal skills; proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Organization: Effective at prioritizing and keeping workstreams organized.
• Team mindset: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; respectful, approachable, and team-oriented with a focus on building a positive culture.
• Schedule: Rotating days of the week; overtime may be required.

Core proficiencies

• Developing and executing preventive maintenance plans
• Advanced maintenance and repair across multiple disciplines
• Environmental health and safety leadership on the floor
• Lockout and tagout procedures
• Conducting machine safety inspections