Industrial Maintenance Technician

ALAMANCE FOODS INC•Graham, NC

11d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance A/B technician supports the maintenance, reliability, and efficiency of Alamance Foods’ production operations. This role is the first point of contact for troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on high-speed food and beverage manufacturing equipment. The position is based at DC1 Cedar Crest in Graham, North Carolina, with occasional local travel.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Advanced understanding of AC/DC motors, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical drive systems.
Basic computer literacy.
3–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or a related field.
Working knowledge of mechanical systems and electrical systems (480 VAC, 220 VAC, 110 VAC, and 24 VDC).
Basic PLC troubleshooting ability.
Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to read technical diagrams and schematics.
Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers, reaching, climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, speaking and hearing, and having specified distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision.

Responsibilities

Execute preventive and predictive maintenance procedures on production and utility equipment.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
Repair or replace defective components, including motors, belts, bearings, sensors, and control systems.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and basic automation equipment.
Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.
Document maintenance activities in daily logs and the MicroMain CMMS system.
Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, OSHA, and Alamance Foods safety standards.
Identify required replacement parts and maintain spare parts inventory.
Coach others in troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
Communicate with the Production Line Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor to prioritize downtime work.
Escalate downtime issues lasting more than 30 minutes to the Maintenance Supervisor.
Support site performance targets: PR greater than 75%, line downtime under 100 minutes, work orders under 14 days, and PM completion greater than 85%.