Job Title: Maintenance Technician – Process Control & Instrumentation

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and continuously improving electrical, mechanical, and process control systems within a food production environment. The Maintenance Technician works with analog and digital electronic control systems, PLCs, HMIs, and computer network communications to ensure reliable operation of production lines and compliance with safety and manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve electrical problems, providing effective troubleshooting and continuous improvement on analog and digital electronic control systems, PLC programming, HMI systems, and computer network communications.
• Document and implement work order procedures for new equipment and technology, ensuring complete and accurate documentation of all system modifications.
• Install and maintain process control instruments, both pneumatic and electronic, in accordance with equipment specifications.
• Repair, calibrate, and clean instruments, pressure switches, flow tubes, and gauges to minimize downtime and optimize utilization of pneumatic and electronic equipment.
• Maintain proper flow of production processes by ensuring correct machine settings and speeds.
• Monitor key process points and maintain detailed records to ensure compliance with established standards and operating parameters.
• Act as a primary troubleshooter to identify line performance issues and assist in diagnosing and correcting them.
• Install, adjust, and repair processing equipment according to technical specifications and operational requirements.
• Maintain equipment using a Planned Maintenance Program, performing preventive maintenance to reduce unplanned outages.
• Ensure the safety of all employees by continuously monitoring compliance with safety procedures and evaluating processes for potential safety risks.
• Oversee strict observance of all safety rules and exercise extreme caution around moving machinery and production equipment.
• Maintain general housekeeping standards in maintenance and production areas, actively working toward a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in all maintenance and production-related activities.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience in maintenance repair for industrial equipment and production machinery.
• Strong mechanical repair skills, including the ability to diagnose and fix mechanical issues on processing equipment.
• Proficiency in electrical work, including electrical wiring, troubleshooting electrical problems, and working with electronic control systems.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics, including installation, maintenance, and repair of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Demonstrated ability in preventive maintenance, including adherence to a Planned Maintenance Program.
• Proven troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and control systems to quickly identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Ability to work safely around moving machinery and production lines, consistently following safety procedures and guidelines.
• Capability to maintain accurate records and documentation for process monitoring, work orders, and system modifications.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Two-year certificate from a college or technical school in a relevant field, or six to twelve months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with PLC programming and HMI systems in a production or industrial environment.
• Experience working with process control instruments, including pressure switches, flow tubes, gauges, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and compliance requirements in a production setting.
• Ability to work effectively within a team of approximately 6–10 people, collaborating with production and maintenance staff.
• Strong attention to detail in documentation, calibration, and equipment adjustments.
• Comfort working in a food production facility and adhering to strict cleanliness and safety standards.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, financial security, and overall well-being. Health, dental, and vision benefits are available, along with company-paid life insurance and both short- and long-term disability coverage. Retirement savings are encouraged through a 401(k) plan with a 50% company match on employee contributions up to 6%. The organization