Maintenance Technician

Locus Fermentation Solutions•Solon, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Locus Fermentation Solutions is seeking a Process Maintenance Technician for its fermentation plant in Solon, Ohio. The role maintains the integrity and performance of facility systems and process equipment—including mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural components—through inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. The technician supports production goals while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment in a highly regulated, clean manufacturing setting. The technician coordinates maintenance with production and quality control teams to minimize disruption to manufacturing processes, maintains work and equipment records, and collaborates with production staff, engineers, and contractors on projects and facility upgrades. The position may also support facility improvements, expansions, and modifications, and includes cleaning equipment, parts, and facilities as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
Strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of safety and regulatory standards.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with management, staff, and customers.
Ability to use basic math skills to solve problems.
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform maintenance tasks in confined spaces and reach overhead and below equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in industrial maintenance, engineering, or a related field.
Maintenance experience in fermentation, food production, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology.
Familiarity with HVAC, boilers, pumps, piping, and other facility equipment.
Certifications in HVAC, electrical, or industrial maintenance, such as CMRP or CFMA.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facility systems, including HVAC, boilers, compressors, plumbing, electrical, and other mechanical systems.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair process equipment to minimize downtime and support plant safety and compliance.
Monitor and maintain water treatment, wastewater, and other critical facility systems in accordance with operating and environmental requirements.
Inspect and maintain fermentation-process piping, valves, and pumps.
Follow safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, confined-space entry, and hazardous-materials handling; support compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations.
Maintain records of maintenance work, inspections, repairs, replacements, and equipment performance metrics, using a CMMS when required.
Develop and follow preventive maintenance schedules for facility systems and equipment.
Coordinate maintenance activities with production and quality control teams to minimize disruption to manufacturing processes.
Maintain an inventory of spare parts and tools.
Collaborate with production staff, engineers, and contractors on projects and upgrades.
Provide technical support for facility improvements, expansions, or modifications.
Clean equipment, parts, and facilities as needed and perform other assigned duties.