Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
About The Position
Roger Wood Foods, a Sigma company, is seeking a dependable Production Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing production equipment. The role works with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems to help ensure efficient production and support safety, quality, and productivity goals. The technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnoses equipment failures, repairs or replaces defective parts, adjusts components, and tests equipment after repairs. The position also includes maintaining machinery and systems, following food safety and sanitation practices, complying with Lockout/Tagout requirements, and supporting the SQF maintenance program and its documentation. The technician will train on first shift and then move to second shift, scheduled from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The position is based in a manufacturing environment that may involve cold temperatures, moisture, moving machinery, noise, and food production conditions. Personal protective equipment and compliance with safety requirements are mandatory.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
- Maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
- Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, technical manuals, and operating procedures.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in refrigerated, cold, or wet environments.
- Manual dexterity and ability to safely use maintenance tools and equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in food manufacturing or other high-volume production environments.
- Knowledge of industrial electrical systems and motor controls.
- Experience working with conveyors, packaging equipment, and automated production machinery.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and equipment.
- Diagnose equipment failures and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Repair or replace defective parts using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
- Install and adjust mechanical and structural components as needed.
- Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Test equipment after repairs to verify proper operation.
- Lubricate, clean, and inspect machinery to maximize reliability and performance.
- Work with single-phase and three-phase electrical systems, including 120V, 208V, and 480V circuits.
- Follow company safety, GMP, food safety, and sanitation requirements.
- Maintain Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance and certification requirements.
- Support SQF maintenance program requirements and documentation.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Opportunities to develop maintenance skills.
- Opportunity to work with modern production equipment.
- Opportunity to build a career in food manufacturing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
