Food-Processing Electro-Mechanical Reliability Tech

Torrey Holistics; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an on-site Maintenance Technician to diagnose and repair production, facility, and utility equipment, ensuring safe operation and high uptime. You will address mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues and communicate repair plans to leadership.

Perform preventive maintenance and lubrication rounds per the PM Program; safely dismantle, repair, and reassemble equipment, verify parts meet OEM specs, complete work orders in EFCO, and document materials used.

Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic control systems in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to diagnose and repair conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and packaging machinery.
• Understanding of industrial electrical systems from sensors to high-voltage equipment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and lubrication practices.
• Knowledge of HVAC, boilers, steam lines, and plant utilities.
• Ability to read work orders and follow safety SOPs.
• Clear, professional communication with maintenance teams.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production, facility, and utility assets to keep throughput high and safe.
• Respond rapidly to line calls; diagnose issues and report downtime to leadership.
• Perform preventive maintenance and lubrication per PM program.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic control issues.
• Dismantle, adjust, repair, and reassemble machinery safely.
• Verify parts meet OEM specs before installation.
• Support facility systems including HVAC, boilers, steam lines, plumbing, and electrical.
• Plan maintenance to minimize production disruption.
• Follow safety, GMP, and regulatory practices; keep areas clean.
• Ensure lines are free of tools before startup.
• Complete work orders and logs in EFCO system.
• Record materials used and communicate replenishment needs.
• Participate in training; assist teams as needs shift.
• Report unusual conditions or safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Control systems

Preventive maintenance

Lubrication

HVAC knowledge

Fabrication

Welding basics

SOP literacy

Safety procedures

Forklift operation

Tools

Conveyor systems

CMM

Circular saw

Job description

We are seeking an on-site Maintenance Technician to diagnose and repair production, facility, and utility equipment, ensuring safe operation and high uptime. You will address mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues and communicate repair plans to leadership.

Perform preventive maintenance and lubrication rounds per the PM Program; safely dismantle, repair, and reassemble equipment, verify parts meet OEM specs, complete work orders in EFCO, and document materials used.