Aseptic & Automation Maintenance Mechanic (12‑Hour Shift)

TreeHouse Foods; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellness programs

Inclusive environment

Career growth opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic-3 to support production in Cambridge. The role emphasizes preventive and corrective maintenance on packaging and processing equipment, with strong emphasis on troubleshooting and safety.

You will work on PLC-controlled systems, VFDs and servo-driven equipment, completing maintenance records and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve reliability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing or aseptic environments.
• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and automation systems.
• Respond to breakdowns to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency.
• Diagnose failures and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Maintain automated production systems including PLCs, VFDs, servo drives and conveyors.
• Complete work orders and maintain maintenance records accurately.
• Collaborate with Production and Reliability teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Assist with installations, upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Follow Safety, GMP and environmental requirements and keep the work area clean.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or technical cert

Tools

PLC systems

VFDs

Servo drives

Job description

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic-3 to support production in Cambridge. The role emphasizes preventive and corrective maintenance on packaging and processing equipment, with strong emphasis on troubleshooting and safety.

You will work on PLC-controlled systems, VFDs and servo-driven equipment, completing maintenance records and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve reliability.