Maintenance Technician III

River Point Farms is seeking a knowledgeable Maintenance Technician to join our onion processing plant team!

Summary:

The Maintenance Technician III is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical systems across food processing, packaging, and facility operations. This role ensures all equipment operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with OSHA, and food safety standards. The technician plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, supporting production goals, and maintaining a safe and sanitary environment.

Responsibilities:

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment. Effectively troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and control systems, including PLCs, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and conveyors. Read, interpret, and update electrical schematics and mechanical drawings. Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, NEC standards, and company safety protocols. Work with high-voltage (3-phase) systems and ensure proper lockout/tagout procedures. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including logs for compressors, refrigeration units, and plumbing systems. Collaborate with production and management teams to prioritize maintenance tasks and minimize production disruptions. Support facility upkeep, including painting, structural repairs, and general cleaning. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and recommend equipment upgrades or process improvements. Ensure all work supports food safety and sanitation standards, including the use of food-grade lubricants and adherence to Kosher requirements. Operate forklifts and other powered industrial equipment safely and efficiently. Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests and assist in root cause analysis of equipment failures. Follow all company safety policies and procedures Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or certification preferred. Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in a food manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards, including LOTO, confined space, PPE, and fall protection. Proficiency in electrical systems, including AC/DC circuits, motor controls, and PLCs. Mechanical aptitude in replacing motors, bearings, belts, pumps, and gearboxes. Welding and fabrication experience (MIG/TIG preferred). Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals. Forklift certification or ability to obtain one. Ability to communicate effectively in English (bilingual in Spanish preferred).

Other Information:

Regular lifting up to ~50 lbs; prolonged standing and walking; frequent hand use to operate machinery and controls; occasional climbing, kneeling, or crawling; good vision and communication for safety and quality; sustained physical work. I ndustrial processing or plant environment; machinery and conveyors; dust, fumes, chemicals; wet or slippery surfaces; temperature fluctuations; loud noise requiring hearing protection; shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays; PPE mandatory. AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time. AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: www.agreserves.com/benefits . AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.