2nd Shift Food Plant Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Georgia; On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

2nd Shift: 9:30am - 7:30pm Monday - Thursday, 7am - 11am on Fridays for PMs

$24/hr

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining and repairing food production equipment and facility systems in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment. You will perform primarily mechanical troubleshooting on smaller components, support HVAC and electrical systems, and help ensure all equipment meets food safety standards. You will use a maintenance management system to plan and document work, implement preventative and predictive maintenance, and collaborate closely with production and quality teams to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example by consistently modeling the organization’s mission and values and support holding other maintenance technicians accountable to these behaviors.
• Perform building HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and facility repairs as needed to maintain safe and reliable operations.
• Maintain and repair food production equipment, including conveyors, mixers, lifts, and roller grill machines with clutches and drive valves, with a focus on small component troubleshooting.
• Utilize an electronic maintenance system to manage equipment records, preventive maintenance processes, parts ordering, and predictive maintenance activities.
• Implement preventative and predictive maintenance measures and procedures for production and facility equipment to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
• Maintain an organized inventory of repair equipment, supplies, and tools to ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.
• Keep maintenance areas clean, orderly, and compliant with all required food safety and sanitation standards.
• Complete regular inspections of facilities and equipment in collaboration with the Maintenance Manager to identify issues and plan corrective actions.
• Respond quickly to equipment and facility emergencies, notify appropriate personnel, and follow established safety protocols at all times.
• Proactively contribute to hygienic equipment design and propose improvements that eliminate waste, increase equipment uptime, and enhance employee safety.
• Regularly clean, inspect, and maintain tools in a lean, organized manner to support efficient maintenance work.
• Perform additional maintenance duties as requested by management to support overall plant operations.
• Work collaboratively with production and quality departments to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize impact on manufacturing schedules.
• Follow all food safety and quality requirements, including sanitizing work areas and equipment before and after maintenance activities and complying with QA inspections.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on mechanical maintenance experience, with emphasis on troubleshooting small components on production equipment.
• HVAC experience sufficient to perform basic maintenance and repairs on building and process systems.
• Electrical experience, including safe work with 240V systems and the ability to read and use electrical schematics for troubleshooting.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics, including diagnosing and repairing related components on manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform preventive maintenance and repair on facility and production equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and facility issues in a production setting.
• Ability to work with maintenance repair processes in a food manufacturing or similar regulated environment, adhering to sanitation and food safety requirements.
• Comfort working independently for portions of the shift while still collaborating effectively with the broader maintenance team.
• Ability to use or learn an electronic maintenance management system to document work orders, track parts, and manage preventive maintenance.
• Capability to respond quickly to emergencies and follow established safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in automotive or HVAC maintenance is highly relevant and transferable to this role.
• Experience in food manufacturing maintenance, with familiarity in food-safe equipment and sanitation requirements, is strongly preferred.
• Experience in general manufacturing maintenance or as a plant technician is beneficial and provides a good foundation for this position.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical schematics for troubleshooting and repair.
• Familiarity with facilities maintenance, including building systems, utilities, and general repair tasks.