Equipment Reliability Lead — Food Manufacturing

Great Kitchens Food Manufacturing•Brockton, MA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Reliability Lead partners with Production, Sanitation, Logistics, and Maintenance leadership to keep a USDA facility safe, compliant, and running at peak performance. This role involves owning daily priorities, leading multi-craft troubleshooting on packaging lines, diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, handling minor PLC programming, training colleagues, fabricating parts, coordinating contractor activities, and ensuring plant compliance with city and fire regulations. The position also emphasizes maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong communication (written and verbal) and basic math skills.
Minimum 5 years’ experience across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in USDA or FDA food manufacturing.
Self-motivated, dependable, safety- and quality-focused.
Proficiency in motor replacement/repair/maintenance.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance and inspection methods.
Broad maintenance and repair capabilities across plant assets.
Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Schedule repairs, maintenance, and installations to guarantee production readiness.
Lead multi-craft troubleshooting on packaging lines—wrappers, checkweighers, cartoners, case packers, UPC barcoding systems, box/erectors, and conveyors.
Diagnose, test, and repair 110/230/460V electrical systems (motors, starters, relays, timers, panels, breakers, conduit, wiring); read and apply electrical control schematics.
Handle minor PLC programming and fault-finding to restore operations fast.
Train colleagues on lifts and welding safety.
Mentor wastewater technicians and provide extended vacation coverage.
Fabricate parts and modify equipment as needed.
Dismantle/reassemble assets for cleaning, lubrication, and planned maintenance.
Coordinate contractor activities.
Assist with scheduling and oversight during planned outages.
Keep the plant in compliance with city and fire regulations.
Uphold a clean, safe environment for employees and visitors.
Immediately report any food safety or product quality issues to supervision and/or QA.
Escalate any risks or evidence of out-of-spec product, equipment, packaging, or raw materials to a designated manager for immediate action.