Job Title: Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Mechanic (1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift)

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining and repairing production equipment in a food manufacturing environment, with approximately 80% of the work being mechanical and 20% electrical. You will independently perform preventive and corrective maintenance on process equipment, including chillers and boilers, ensuring reliable operation and minimal downtime. The position requires strong troubleshooting skills, experience in a GMP environment, and the ability to understand Allen Bradley PLCs while working safely and efficiently across multiple shifts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery and process equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues involving hydraulics, pneumatics, and related electrical systems to restore equipment to proper operation.
• Perform emergency troubleshooting and repairs when equipment breakdowns occur to quickly resume production.
• Work with chillers, boilers, and other critical utilities, including start-up, shutdown, and troubleshooting activities.
• Replace or repair defective parts using appropriate hand tools, power tools, and machinery to ensure reliable equipment performance.
• Test repaired machinery and equipment to verify proper operation and performance against specifications.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and work orders to determine the required maintenance and service tasks.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, standard operating procedures, and GMP requirements while maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
• Document all repair and maintenance activities accurately for record-keeping and compliance purposes.
• Recommend improvements or modifications to equipment, processes, or maintenance practices to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, managing priorities and responding promptly to maintenance requests across the facility.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members and production staff, including using bilingual (Spanish) skills where helpful for coordination and safety.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a maintenance mechanic or in a similar maintenance technician role in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanics, pneumatics, and hydraulics, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to perform approximately 80% mechanical and 20% electrical maintenance work.
• Experience with process equipment, including start-up, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Comfort working with chillers and boilers as part of facility and process utilities.
• Working understanding of Allen Bradley PLCs sufficient to support troubleshooting and maintenance activities.
• Proficiency using a variety of power tools and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy loads as required by the job.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to work independently.
• Bilingual (Spanish) communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license is preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a maintenance mechanic in a food manufacturing or similar industrial setting.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and documentation practices.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, and technical documentation.
• Degree in engineering or manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical components associated with mechanical systems.
• Comfort working across multiple shifts, including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts as needed.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Why Work Here?

The company offers a stable and growing environment, demonstrated by steady expansion over the last decade, including the acquisition of surrounding property to support continued growth. You will join a team that invests in its operations and facilities, providing long-term opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. The organization values reliability, continuous improvement, and a strong safety culture, creating a setting where your technical expertise and initiative can make a meaningful impact.

Work Environment

The role is based in a food manufacturing facility that operates under strict GMP standards. You wil