Industrial Maintenance Technician

Coulter Services; Alma (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulter Services is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a food manufacturing operation. You will diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment on production lines, and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime while ensuring safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with maintenance of complex equipment, strong teamwork across departments, and a proactive approach to problem-solving to sustain high productivity and food quality.

Qualifications

• Hands-on troubleshooting and repair of mechanical/electrical/pneumatic systems.
• Strong commitment to food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively.
• Detail-oriented, proactive approach to maintenance and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose malfunctions and repair/replace equipment components on production lines.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on production machinery to reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems to restore operation quickly.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure safe, consistent output.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards to protect food quality and worker safety.
• Support process improvements that enhance reliability and equipment performance.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Food safety

Preventive maintenance

Job description

Maintenance Technician (Food Manufacturing)

Responsible for keeping production lines running safely and efficiently by diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment. Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and respond quickly to line issues.

Key Duties

• Diagnose malfunctions and repair/replace equipment components.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on production machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to support safe, consistent output.
• Follow strict sanitation and safety standards to protect food quality.
• Support process improvements that enhance reliability and equipment performance.

Skills & Qualifications

• Hands‑on mechanical/electrical/pneumatic troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Strong commitment to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety.
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Detail‑oriented, proactive approach to maintenance and problem‑solving.