Maintenance Engineer

MDVA•Hyattsville, MD

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance tasks to support the efficient and safe operation of equipment and systems in a dairy manufacturing plant. This role ensures all production, processing, packaging, and utility systems function reliably, with a strong focus on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment repairs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; technical training or certification in industrial maintenance preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in a food, beverage, or dairy processing environment.
Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with welding, fabrication, plumbing, and HVAC is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) on machinery and facility systems, including processing equipment, refrigeration systems, and utilities.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment breakdowns in a timely manner to minimize production downtime.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues and determine appropriate corrective actions.
Maintain equipment such as pasteurizers, homogenizers, separators, filling lines, and CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems.
Work with the operations team to improve equipment performance and reliability.
Maintain proper documentation of repairs, PMs, and part usage in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Support the installation of new machinery and equipment as needed.
Follow and enforce all company safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices).
Respond to emergency breakdowns on nights, weekends, and holidays if required.
Maintain cleanliness and organization in maintenance work areas.
Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, and physical structures following specifications, blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings using hand tools and power tools.
Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal functioning.
Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery using rags, brushes, and grease guns.
Install and repair components of machinery and equipment including motors, pumps, and conveyors.
Repair or replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and other related components.
Inspect and repair boiler fittings such as safety valves, regulators, control mechanisms, and auxiliary equipment (pumps, fans, burners).
Set up and operate machine tools (lathe, grinder, drill, milling machine) to fabricate or repair machine parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.
Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts as needed.
Fabricate and repair counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures and fixtures.
Respond promptly to breakdowns, assess root causes, and implement corrective measures to restore operations.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance tasks, inspections, repairs, and part replacements.