Food Plant Maintenance Technician: Keep Production Rolling

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.; Pelahatchie (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maintenance Technician at C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. supports our food manufacturing operations by performing preventive maintenance on conveyors, mixers, packaging lines, and refrigeration systems.

You will diagnose issues, repair equipment, and document history while upholding GMP/HACCP sanitation and safety standards. In this role you will collaborate with supervisors and cross-functional teams, document work orders, and assist with training on equipment operation and safety protocols in a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions; implement repairs.
• Maintain clean, sanitary production areas meeting GMP/HACCP.
• Document maintenance work orders and equipment history.
• Coordinate with supervisors to minimize production downtime.
• Provide training and technical assistance to staff.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Safety awareness

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school education preferred

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI development

SCADA systems

Electrical diagnostics tools

Job description

The Maintenance Technician at C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. supports our food manufacturing operations by performing preventive maintenance on conveyors, mixers, packaging lines, and refrigeration systems.

You will diagnose issues, repair equipment, and document history while upholding GMP/HACCP sanitation and safety standards. In this role you will collaborate with supervisors and cross-functional teams, document work orders, and assist with training on equipment operation and safety protocols in a