Production Maintenance Technician
About The Position
The Production Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs production equipment within the Custom Packaging Center (CPC), with a primary focus on automated and semi-automated machinery. The role supports production uptime through equipment diagnostics, including interpreting schematics and interfacing with equipment systems, and focuses on reliability, preventative maintenance, and minimizing downtime. The technician performs scheduled preventative maintenance, completes work orders and maintenance tickets in a CMMS, and records parts usage to support inventory accuracy. The role also assists with equipment setup, calibration, and changeovers; coordinates repair priorities with leadership; supports vendors as needed; and partners with production teams to maintain efficient operations. All work must comply with OSHA, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and company safety standards. The position is based in a production and warehouse environment with moving machinery, moderate to loud noise, and varying temperatures. It involves working around automated equipment and responding to urgent maintenance needs. The scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; occasional extended hours, overtime, or on-call support may be required based on business needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three to five years of experience in a maintenance role, industrial environment, or production environment.
- Forklift certification, or the ability to obtain it.
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude, including experience or demonstrated ability to work with HMI systems, PLCs, and electrical troubleshooting.
- Strong troubleshooting ability across mechanical and electrical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize work.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing and walking for most of the shift; bending; lifting and moving materials up to 50–75 pounds; using tools and equipment; and performing the listed occasional and frequent physical activities.
Nice To Haves
- Technical training, trade school certification, or coursework in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience will be considered.
- Experience with automated production equipment.
- Exposure to CMMS systems.
- Safety certification (OSHA).
- Working knowledge or aptitude in PLCs and HMIs.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems or maintenance tracking software.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment, including conveyors, case packers, de-palletizers, and automated systems.
- Perform hands-on diagnostics, including reading schematics and interfacing with machinery.
- Assist with equipment setup, calibration, and changeovers as needed.
- Execute preventative maintenance tasks in accordance with maintenance schedules.
- Complete work orders and maintenance tickets within a CMMS system.
- Track parts usage, record materials used, and identify needed components to support inventory accuracy.
- Coordinate repair priorities with leadership based on production impact and urgency.
- Support vendor coordination for repairs and maintenance activities as required.
- Partner with production teams to maintain efficient and reliable operations.
- Perform work in compliance with OSHA, LOTO, and company safety standards.
- Respond to urgent maintenance needs to support production operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
