Industrial Maintenance Technician
Posted 13 Oct 2026
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The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Study levelCertificate or higher
Field of studyMaintenance (or related)
Study levelAssociate degree
The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production and facility equipment through proactive maintenance, rapid troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts. This role performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on food processing, packaging, and utility systems while maintaining strict compliance with safety, food safety, and regulatory standards. Working cross-functionally with production, engineering, and quality teams, the mechanic plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and supporting overall operational performance.
Day shift and night shift hours available. 4am-4pm OR 4pm-4am with the following example schedule: Week 1: Monday/Tuesday on; Wednesday/Thursday off; Friday/Saturday/Sunday on Week 2: Monday/Tuesday off; Wednesday/Thursday on; Friday/Saturday/Sunday off Offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check, where permitted by law.
Position responsibilities include, but not limited to
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment, including conveyors, fillers, tray sealers, labelers, robotic systems, utility equipment, and related machinery
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues to minimize downtime and maintain continuous operations
- Conduct equipment inspections to identify wear, defects, or potential failures and perform timely repairs or replacements
- Install, align, calibrate, and commission new equipment and production lines as required
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, restore equipment to operational status, and communicate maintenance activities to production personnel
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and parts inventory within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
- Follow all applicable safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, and other required safety programs
- Comply with all food safety, quality, and sanitation standards, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and HACCP requirements
- Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency
- Identify and recommend equipment or process improvements that reduce downtime, improve reliability, and lower maintenance costs
- Fabricate or modify parts and components using welding, machining, or other fabrication methods as needed