Maintenance Tech

The Maintenance Technician will exercise discretion and use good judgement for maintaining a wide range of electrical, mechanical, and automated systems. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prioritize Safety: Strictly adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), before performing any work on equipment.

• Help analyze, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex equipment issues across mechanical, electrical (up to 480V), pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems.

• Perform maintenance on all processing and packaging equipment throughout the plant, including milk receiving, cheese production, and butter production areas.

• Interface with PLC systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley) to diagnose equipment faults and support operational efficiency in our highly automated facility.

• Participate in preventive maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and ensure equipment longevity. Document all work performed in our maintenance management system.

• Analyze equipment breakdowns and use good judgement to minimize production disruptions

• Support production, sanitation, and quality assurance teams to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure food safety standards are met.
 

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related field is highly preferred.

• 3-5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment. Experience in the food & beverage, dairy, or pharmaceutical industry is a significant plus.

• Proven expertise in troubleshooting industrial electrical systems, including motors, VFDs, and control circuits.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience repairing gearboxes, pumps, and pneumatic systems.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and pneumatic diagrams.

• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety protocols.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, wet surfaces, and noise.

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.