Industrial Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large food processing company in Telford is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician. This role involves maintaining and repairing critical machinery, adhering to safety policies, and ensuring optimal equipment performance. With robust responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, candidates should possess strong mechanical and electrical knowledge along with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 1-3 years of related experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing equipment.
• Performing ongoing visual inspections and maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical issues.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Effective communication

Manual and power tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-3 years of related experience

Job description

Job Description

DIRECT HIRE - Industrial Maintenance Technician

Industry: Food/Packaging/Processing

We are seeking qualified Maintenance Technicians for a large food processing company located in Telford, PA.

$30-35/hr based on experience level.

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE.

JOB DUTIES

• Adhering to all applicable safety and health policies and reporting unsafe or unhealthy conditions to your supervisor.
• Consulting with supervisors regarding issues, unusual problems, or project direction.
• Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing equipment.
• Providing technical support for new machinery and adapting existing processes.
• Performing ongoing visual inspections and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on machinery and load-handling equipment.
• Responding to on-call repair service needs.
• Ordering and maintaining inventory of machine parts.
• Installing and adapting new production equipment, considering electrical, computer, layout, and mechanical requirements.
• Reading manuals and literature to stay updated on new and existing equipment.
• Completing preventive maintenance reports and other relevant documentation.
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and troubleshooting systems effectively.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical issues, including vacuum-related problems, using best practices.
• Troubleshooting 99% of equipment failures in a timely manner.
• Understanding and continuously improving knowledge of machinery operations within the plant.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or 1–3 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment and/or relevant training.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and schematics and use maintenance software.
• Proficient in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Fabrication, machining, and TIG/MIG welding skills are a plus.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Effective communication with technicians, supervisors, and team members.
• Skilled in the safe use of manual and power tools.
• Ability to handle hazardous materials and work in environments with heavy machinery.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to wet, humid environments with varying temperatures.
• Fast-paced setting with heavy meat processing equipment.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.