Food-Plant Maintenance Technician

C.H. Guenther; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

C.H. Guenther & Son is seeking a Maintenance Technician to uphold the operation of production equipment in a food manufacturing setting.

You will perform preventive maintenance on conveyors, mixers, packaging gear, and refrigeration systems, while ensuring sanitation and regulatory compliance. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills, experience with PLCs, HMI, SCADA, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting/repairs on PLC, relay logic and logic controllers, 480v, 220v, 110v AC single/three phase and DC systems.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMI development, and SCADA systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, including motors, drives, and industrial sensors.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulations related to electrical and control systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and learn new technologies as needed.
• Ability to perform mechanical repairs that include hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to operate a computer to support and record documentation in our computer maintenance management system.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine PM tasks on production machinery.
• Equipment Maintenance: Inspect, lubricate, adjust, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Safety and Compliance: Follow lockout/tagout, PPE, and safety practices.
• Documentation: Maintain work orders, inspections, and maintenance records.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with production and engineering teams to prioritize tasks.
• Training: Provide technical guidance to staff on operation and safety.
• Flexibility: Work non-standard hours as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Safety standards knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Independent work

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school education

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

SCADA software

Job description

C.H. Guenther & Son is seeking a Maintenance Technician to uphold the operation of production equipment in a food manufacturing setting.

You will perform preventive maintenance on conveyors, mixers, packaging gear, and refrigeration systems, while ensuring sanitation and regulatory compliance. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills, experience with PLCs, HMI, SCADA, and a commitment to safety.