Food Plant Maintenance Technician

chg; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

chg is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure reliable operation of our food manufacturing equipment within a hygienic environment. This role involves preventive maintenance on conveyors, mixers, packaging and refrigeration systems, with rapid response to breakdowns and safety compliance.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, 5 years in industrial manufacturing, and experience with electrical and mechanical systems, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical schooling preferred.
• 5 years in industrial manufacturing, preferably automated food processing.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production machinery and refrigeration systems.
• Diagnose and repair equipment to minimize downtime.
• Maintain sanitation and safety compliance in a food manufacturing setting.
• Document maintenance activities and keep records up to date.
• Collaborate with supervision and operators to prioritize tasks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school education

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

Siemens PLC programming

Job description

chg is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure reliable operation of our food manufacturing equipment within a hygienic environment. This role involves preventive maintenance on conveyors, mixers, packaging and refrigeration systems, with rapid response to breakdowns and safety compliance.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, 5 years in industrial manufacturing, and experience with electrical and mechanical systems, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA.