Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, PLC/VFD Systems — Food Production

FalconTek Solutions; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

FalconTek Solutions is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to support a high-speed food production client. You will install, maintain and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to keep lines running safely and reliably.

You’ll lead preventive maintenance, respond quickly to breakdowns, and perform changeovers while adhering to GMP and SQF standards. A strong tool kit and self-motivated attitude are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Mechanic, Electro-Mechanical Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, or related role.
• Advanced troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Manufacturing/production maintenance background (food sector experience preferred).
• Exposure to conveyors, packaging, blow molding, or related machinery is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance and precision equipment repair.
• Personal tool kit required.
• Self-starter capable of independent work and rapid response to breakdowns.
• Strong adherence to safety, GMP, and SQF practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot production machinery to sustain safe, reliable operation.
• Lead preventive and planned maintenance to reduce breakdowns and protect OEE.
• Respond decisively to equipment failures; restore function and implement corrective actions.
• Execute efficient changeovers and adjustments to meet schedule and spec.
• Record maintenance activities, downtime events, inspections, and parts usage with precision.
• Champion safe work practices and verify equipment safeguards and controls.
• Operate in strict alignment with GMP and SQF standards.

Skills

Maintenance Mechanic

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

Self-starter

Safety GMP SQF

Tools

PLC

VFD

Servo motors

Job description

Keep the mission moving: reliability that safeguards food supplyEvery minute of uptime matters. As an industrial maintenance professional supporting a food production client, your craft keeps critical equipment safe, compliant, and on pace. You’ll blend hands-on mechanical skill with electrical insight to protect throughput and quality on fast-moving lines.Your impactOwn fault-finding and repair across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.Install, maintain, and troubleshoot production machinery to sustain safe, reliable operation.Support and service conveyors, packaging equipment, rotary assets, carton fillers, blow molders, bottle trimmers, baggers, and debaggers.Lead preventive and planned maintenance to reduce breakdowns and protect OEE.Respond decisively to equipment failures; restore function and implement corrective actions.Execute efficient changeovers and adjustments to meet schedule and spec.Conduct inspections and condition checks to catch issues before they trigger downtime.Record maintenance activities, downtime events, inspections, and parts usage with precision.Champion safe work practices and verify equipment safeguards and controls.Operate in strict alignment with GMP and SQF standards.What sets you up for successExperience as a Maintenance Mechanic, Electro-Mechanical Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, or related role.Advanced troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.Manufacturing/production maintenance background (food sector experience preferred).Exposure to conveyors, packaging, blow molding, or related machinery is advantageous.Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.Proficiency in preventive maintenance and precision equipment repair.Personal tool kit required.Self-starter capable of independent work and rapid response to breakdowns.Strong adherence to safety, GMP, and SQF practices.Technical toolkitMechanical troubleshootingElectrical troubleshooting and repairPneumatics troubleshootingService-oriented approachMaintenance and repair expertiseHeavy material handlingIndustrial electrical systemsHydraulic systems and componentsMechanical systems and component repairLow-voltage cabling installationEquipment installation, wiring, repair, and maintenanceSystems you’ll influenceVariable Frequency Drives (VFD)Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)Conveyor systemsServo motors