Maintenance Technician

MANUFACTURING PLANT IN FT. GIBSON IS LOOKING FOR A MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN ON NIGHT SHIFT. LOOKING FOR A STRONG MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN THAT HAS A STRONG BACKGROUND IN FOOD MANUFACTURING, 480V, PLCS, VFDS, HYRDAULICS ETC. 5PM-530AM 2332 SCHEDULE PAYS

$27-$30 HOURLY Position Summary The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the scheduled, unscheduled, and preventative maintenance and repair of a wide variety of beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment. This role requires strong mechanical skills, including experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, conveyors, and PLCs. The Maintenance Technician completes work to a high standard across all installed equipment, identifies opportunities for process improvements, and supports the company's quality and safety standards with a focus on continuous improvement. Essential Job Functions Adhere to all health and safety policies, GMPs, and required PPE (including hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts). Ensure compliance with food quality and safety standards (corporate, customer, and/or regulatory, e.g., SQF). Report FSMS issues to management to initiate corrective actions. Perform repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers efficiently and effectively. Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic malfunctions. Maintain production-supporting systems, including glycol systems, RO systems, compressed air, lubrication, and chemical distribution systems. Apply innovative troubleshooting techniques to minimize downtime, ensure product quality, and maintain safety. Complete, document, and retrieve approvals on all assigned work orders, recording all part numbers for inventory tracking. Communicate maintenance and production updates effectively between shifts. Assist in training other maintenance personnel. Collaborate with production and adjacent teams to resolve issues rapidly and drive process improvements. Required Skills Knowledge of GMPs and food safety requirements. Ability to read and interpret machinery blueprints and parts manuals. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently. Forklift certification required (obtain and maintain). Competencies Decisive, proactive, self-motivated, and assertive. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to analyze data and identify trends. Internal customer focus with adaptability to changing business needs. Demonstrated initiative and ability to develop practical solutions. Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of 2 years maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred.

Working Conditions Work Schedule:

Weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, and overnight shifts may be required. Overtime as needed.

Work Environment:

Fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection. Temperatures may be hot or cold. Structured and supervised environment. #IND1