Food-Plant Maintenance Technician — Keep Production Running

Kitchen Food Company; Hopkinsville (KY); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kitchen Food Company in Kentucky is seeking a qualified Maintenance Technician to oversee routine and preventative maintenance on production equipment, HVAC, and facility systems. You will help keep the manufacturing line running safely and in compliance with food safety standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, with the ability to read manuals and schematics.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and around loud equipment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsabilidades

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment, HVAC, plumbing, and facility infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and basic pneumatic/hydraulic equipment.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests to minimize downtime.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of maintenance areas and tools.
• Monitor and maintain critical systems (boilers, refrigeration, water systems, etc.).
• Assist with installation, testing, and calibration of new machinery and production lines.
• Keep accurate maintenance records and complete daily logs and work orders.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, USDA and other regulatory bodies.
• Support sanitation team during deep cleaning or shutdowns when needed.
• Collaborate with production and quality control teams to ensure food safety protocols are upheld.

Conocimientos

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Manuals & schematics

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Shift flexibility

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Blueprints

Technical manuals

HVAC knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Kitchen Food Company in Kentucky is seeking a qualified Maintenance Technician to oversee routine and preventative maintenance on production equipment, HVAC, and facility systems. You will help keep the manufacturing line running safely and in compliance with food safety standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, with the ability to read manuals and schematics.