Food Processing Equipment Reliability Technician

Falcontek Solutions; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Falcontek Solutions is seeking a Food Processing Equipment Reliability Technician to join our Terre Haute, IN team. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control issues on high-speed packaging lines, back up production by supporting PLC and basic controls troubleshooting, and perform welding to enable durable repairs.

You will collaborate with maintenance, production, and leadership, ensure safety, GMP compliance, and maintain a tidy work area while driving uptime

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training or trade certification preferred.
• Experience in industrial maintenance in a manufacturing setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial food processing and packaging equipment operating at high speeds.
• Execute preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and increase reliability.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Assist with PLC troubleshooting and basic controls maintenance.
• Support robotic manufacturing equipment and automated systems.
• Perform welding and fabrication to enable durable repairs and improvements.
• Interpret manuals, schematics and OEM docs to plan repairs.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow GMP/LOTO procedures.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

PLC basics

Robotic systems familiarity

Welding & fabrication

Mechanical aptitude

GMP/LOTO knowledge

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training / trade school

Tools

Welding equipment

Automation controls

Job description

Food Processing Equipment Reliability TechnicianWhat your day looks likeEvery shift, you are the go-to problem solver for a fast-moving food manufacturing and packaging operation. You’ll start by scanning work orders, walking the floor, and prioritizing preventive maintenance that keeps our high-speed lines humming. When a packaging conveyor trips or a filler drifts out of spec, you dive in—mechanical tools in one hand, meter in the other—diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control issues with confidence. You’ll back up production by supporting PLC and basic controls troubleshooting, keep our robots and automated systems online, and fabricate the brackets or guards we need to finish repairs right. Throughout the day, you’ll communicate status with maintenance, production, and leadership, and you’ll close out with a tidy, safe, and compliant work area.Core responsibilitiesTroubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial food processing and packaging equipment operating at high speedsExecute preventive maintenance to cut downtime and boost reliabilityDiagnose and correct faults across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systemsAssist with PLC troubleshooting and basic controls-related maintenance activitiesSupport robotic manufacturing equipment and automated production systemsPerform welding and fabrication to enable durable, safe repairs and modificationsService motors, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, sensors, and related plant assetsInterpret manuals, schematics, diagrams, and OEM documentation to plan repairsRespond quickly to breakdowns and production maintenance calls with clear communication to stakeholdersFollow all safety, food safety, GMP, LOTO, and company procedures; conduct machine safety inspectionsMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work environmentWhat you bringProven hands-on industrial maintenance experience with strong mechanical aptitudeDemonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing settingSolid preventive maintenance experience and a reliability mindsetBackground with high-speed food processing and/or packaging equipment (preferred)Knowledge of programmable logic controls (PLCs); basic controls troubleshootingFamiliarity with robotic manufacturing controls or automated systems (preferred)Welding and fabrication skills to support repairs and plant improvementsExperience in manufacturing, production, or industrial environmentsAbility to identify root causes and implement lasting corrective actionsComfort working in a fast-paced production facility with a focus on safety, quality, and uptimeHigh school diploma or GED required; technical training, trade school, or related certifications are a plusTechnical proficiencyYou are comfortable working with the following domains and practices:Industrial and Manufacturing EngineeringMechanical Troubleshooting SkillsFood and Beverage ManufacturingISO 22000120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsIndustrial Robot ProgrammingElectrical InstallationElectrical RepairTroubleshooting Industrial Automation EquipmentPneumatics TroubleshootingMaintenance and Repair SkillsIndustrial Electrical ExperienceIndustrial Electrical SystemsWorkplace Safety & EHS ManagementHydraulic Systems & ComponentsEquipment Diagnostics & TroubleshootingMechanical Systems & Component RepairGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)Electrical Schematic ReadingEquipment Installation & WiringEquipment Repair & MaintenanceEquipment InstallationMachine Safety InspectionsindustrialAbout the ideal teammateYou’re a hands-on maintainer who enjoys solving tough equipment problems, supporting automated lines, and keeping production on track. If you thrive around high-speed machinery and take pride in safe, quality work, you’ll fit right in.