Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Gagne Foods; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Vacation time

IRA account via payroll deductions

Job summary

Gagne Foods seeks an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our fast-paced food production facility. You will learn to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment used in processing, packaging, and handling food products, under experienced mechanics, while developing skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems in a safety‑driven environment.

Key duties include assisting with routine maintenance on conveyors, mixers, ovens, slicers, fillers, pumps and packaging machinery;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in industrial equipment.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and measurement devices.
• Willingness to learn in a regulated, safety-focused environment.
• Ability to work in varied temperatures (cold rooms, freezers).
• Basic understanding of mechanical or electrical systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine maintenance and repairs on food-processing equipment.
• Learn to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues using proper tools.
• Support preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and ensure production flow.
• Help with equipment changeovers, adjustments, and calibrations.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and GMP standards.
• Participate in lockout/tagout procedures and safety protocols.
• Keep work areas clean and organized for sanitation and audits.
• Engage in ongoing training to build technical skills.
• Build positive working relationships with co-workers.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Power tools

Measurement devices

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tools & testing equipment

Job description

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic supports the maintenance team in a fast‑paced food production facility. This role focuses on learning how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment used in processing, packaging, and handling food products. Work under experienced mechanics while developing skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems — all within a highly regulated, safety‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with routine maintenance and repairs on food‑processing equipment such as conveyors, mixers, ovens, slicers, fillers, pumps, and packaging machinery.
• Learn to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues using proper tools and testing equipment.
• Support preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and ensure consistent production flow.
• Help with equipment changeovers, adjustments, and calibrations to meet production schedules.
• Follow strict food safety, sanitation, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards.
• Participate in lockout/tagout procedures and other safety protocols.
• Keep work areas clean and organized to meet sanitation and audit requirements.
• Engage in ongoing training to build technical skills and industry knowledge.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers.

Skills & Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in industrial equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and measurement devices.
• Willingness to learn in a regulated, safety‑focused environment.
• Ability to work in environments with temperature variations (cold rooms, Freezers, etc.).
• Basic understanding of mechanical or electrical systems (preferred but not required).
• Strong communication skills, both written and Verbal.

We estimate the pay range to be between $20-25/hr, variable based on skills and experience. The incumbent will also receive generous sick time and vacation time as well as being able to participate in an IRA account via payroll deductions.