Food Manufacturing: Production Maintenance Technician

Sigma; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Roger Wood Foods, a Sigma company, is seeking a skilled Production Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing production equipment across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and ensure operations meet safety, GMP, and food-safety standards while supporting continuous improvement and reliability. Join a team focused on quality, safety, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Ability to read schematics, diagrams, manuals, and procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and identify root causes.
• Repair or replace defective parts using hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Install and adjust mechanical and structural components as needed.
• Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Test equipment after repairs to verify proper operation.
• Lubricate, clean, and inspect machinery to maximize reliability.
• Follow all safety, GMP, and food safety requirements.
• Maintain Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance and certification requirements.
• Support SQF maintenance program requirements and documentation.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulic & pneumatic

Reading schematics

Safety focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measurement

Job description

Roger Wood Foods, a Sigma company, is seeking a skilled Production Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing production equipment across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and ensure operations meet safety, GMP, and food-safety standards while supporting continuous improvement and reliability. Join a team focused on quality, safety, and teamwork.