Maintenance Tech II

Standard Meat•Irving, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech II ensures the performance and reliability of facility equipment, systems, and utilities. The role involves routine inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and operation of maintenance equipment, both independently and in collaboration with the team. The technician supports safe, high-quality, and productive operations while maintaining positive working relationships with customers and coworkers. The position supports process and automated production equipment, building systems, and utilities. It includes troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; working with PLC-controlled equipment and related control components; maintaining records and work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS); and helping manage parts inventory. Work is performed in production areas, coolers, and freezers, where employees may encounter wet or humid conditions, moving machinery, extreme cold, and moderate noise. Appropriate personal protective equipment, including steel-toe footwear and hearing protection, is required. Employees must be trained before working on unfamiliar equipment or building systems and are expected to seek assistance when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma with trade school certification and/or 3 years of related experience.
Strong understanding of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
Knowledge of maintenance tools, appliances, and devices used for troubleshooting and repair.
Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Ability to identify and replace air filters, V-belts, light bulbs, and basic plumbing components.
Familiarity with inspecting and maintaining facility safety devices such as fire extinguishers and eyewash stations.
Ability to perform basic maintenance on building systems such as boilers, air compressors, HVAC, and refrigeration.
Experience identifying and repairing motors and gearboxes, testing electrical devices such as motors and brakes, and repairing conveyor belts.
Ability to perform basic welding and fabrication.
Ability to perform equipment overhauls, including complete electrical and mechanical system rebuilds.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, sensors, VFDs, servo drives, and associated control circuits.
Familiarity with automated production equipment and control systems.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Written and verbal communication skills.
General training for each plant and department is required.
Plant certification is required to operate forklifts and manual or electric pallet jacks.
Must wear steel-toe boots or shoes on plant premises and hearing protection where required.
Must be trained on equipment or building systems before working on them; must ask for assistance or training when not qualified.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, sitting, handling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Ability to lift or exert force at the levels specified in the posting, including weights up to 100 pounds and more than 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Routinely inspect equipment and report potential equipment failures and personnel or food safety issues.
Monitor automation system performance and report abnormalities that could affect production, safety, or equipment reliability.
Perform scheduled or assigned preventive maintenance on process equipment.
Repair equipment and machinery to maintain operational integrity.
Support installation, startup, modification, and continuous improvement of automation and control systems.
Safely operate power tools, measuring instruments, welding systems, and other maintenance equipment.
Safely operate forklifts and manual or electric pallet jacks; plant certification is required.
Follow applicable safety standards and protocols.
Create, update, and close work orders and preventive maintenance worksheets in the CMMS.
Maintain and organize equipment manuals in the Maintenance Library.
Perform equipment assembly and disassembly, lubrication and filtration, utility and asset maintenance, mechanical and electrical maintenance, schematic navigation, and fabrication tasks as assigned.
Attend GMP and safety meetings as required and participate in ongoing role-related training.
Help manage parts inventory to maintain adequate supplies for maintenance tasks.
Follow GMPs, the company Maintenance Program, safety programs, and company policies; use appropriate personal safety equipment and do not bypass equipment safety devices.
Maintain the cleanliness and integrity of personal and company tools.
Complete job assignments coordinated by the Maintenance Supervisor through verbal instructions, written memos, or the CMMS maintenance task list.