Industrial Maintenance Technician
About The Position
Rudolph Foods Company, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to ensure efficient operation of facility equipment through emergency and scheduled maintenance and repairs. The technician uses mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic expertise to troubleshoot and resolve issues, performs preventive maintenance, and maintains accurate documentation to minimize downtime and support production goals. The role also includes maintaining documentation files for customer or regulatory audits and supporting operations by maintaining and repairing facility and manufacturing equipment. Work must uphold the company’s mission, vision, and core values and meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The position requires flexibility to work daily and weekend overtime as needed.
Requirements
- Two-year certificate from a college or technical school, or at least two years of documented industrial maintenance experience.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Education or training in electrical safety and PLC troubleshooting.
- Basic computer skills.
- Commitment to comply with OSHA safety standards and safe work practices relevant to maintenance personnel.
- Flexibility to work daily and weekend overtime as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in food manufacturing, particularly with packaging equipment.
Responsibilities
- Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs to equipment to minimize production disruptions.
- Perform scheduled repairs and preventive maintenance according to established protocols.
- Assist operations with machine setup and collaborate to optimize equipment performance and production processes.
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment using mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.
- Maintain processing and related equipment, including fabricating parts when necessary.
- Complete repairs promptly and document completed work orders accurately.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and maintain documentation logs.
- Maintain sufficient parts inventory to minimize downtime and facilitate repairs.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
- Understand and follow electrical Lock Out Tag Out, Hot Works, food safety, chemical safety, PPE, OSHA, and general employee safety requirements.
- Report unsafe conditions and make corrections; keep emergency exits, fire doors, and eyewash stations unblocked.
- Obtain hot work permits for welding, cutting, grinding, or other activities requiring authorization.
Benefits
- Wellness program
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Bereavement leave
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Fitness membership subsidy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
