Plant Utility Technician Mars Hill, ME -

Opportunity-to-Hire Schedule:

Regular Full-Time/Nights; must be available to work scheduled shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Pay:

$23.97-$30.60/hour TEMPO Employment Services is seeking a Plant Utility Technician to join a local food manufacturing facility in Mars Hill. This position supports the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of facility water, gas, air, steam, and related utility systems. The Plant Utility Technician will work closely with maintenance and operations teams to perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, assist with installations and startups, and support continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities:

Assist with the safe operation and maintenance of water, gas, air, steam, and utility systems Perform preventive and corrective maintenance as directed Assist experienced maintenance personnel with equipment repairs and maintenance projects Troubleshoot utility and mechanical systems Assist with equipment installation, adjustments, and startups Maintain accurate maintenance and regulatory records Use computerized maintenance systems to document work and equipment information Participate in reliability and root-cause analysis activities Assist with maintaining spare parts and equipment inventories Follow established maintenance procedures and quality standards Follow all safety, food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements Maintain a clean and safe work environment Communicate effectively with maintenance, operations, and other team members Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required Associate degree, two-year technical certificate, or equivalent technical experience preferred At least 1 year of industrial experience preferred, particularly with steam, refrigeration, or utility systems Boiler Operator Assistant license or boiler/ammonia-related certification preferred, but not required Ability to read and understand mechanical, piping, and electrical schematics preferred Experience with computerized maintenance systems preferred Strong mechanical and technical aptitude Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively with team members at all levels Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 60 pounds Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as needed Ability to work in a noisy environment with temperatures ranging from hot to cold Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed No visa sponsorship is available for this position This position requires completion of a pre-employment background check. This is a great opportunity for someone with industrial, mechanical, maintenance, or utility experience looking to build their skills in a hands-on manufacturing environment. Candidates with strong technical aptitude who are willing to learn are encouraged to apply. TEMPO Employment Services is an EEO/AA employer.