Food Processing Maintenance Technician

Valley Queen; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Competitive insurance benefits

Job summary

Valley Queen is seeking a Maintenance Professional to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain food processing and production equipment, ensuring peak performance and zero downtime. You'll diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, read manuals and work orders, and perform routine plant inspections.

This on-site role requires hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing, strong problem solving and teamwork, with basic computer skills for documenting work orders.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and maintenance experience.
• Proven mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair food processing and production equipment.
• Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Read and interpret manuals and work orders to complete service tasks.
• Perform routine plant inspections and address potential issues proactively.
• Respond quickly to maintenance calls to keep production moving.
• Maintain utility systems to prevent downtime.
• Keep accurate records for safety, quality, and compliance.
• Follow all safety rules, PPE requirements, and food safety standards.
• Participate in required safety and quality training.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic & hydraulic systems

Basic computer skills

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Associate degree in a related technical discipline

Job description

Valley Queen is seeking a Maintenance Professional to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain food processing and production equipment, ensuring peak performance and zero downtime. You'll diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, read manuals and work orders, and perform routine plant inspections.

This on-site role requires hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing, strong problem solving and teamwork, with basic computer skills for documenting work orders.