Industrial Maintenance Technician

Rudolph Foods; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Bereavement leave

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness membership subsidy

Job summary

Rudolph Foods is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to ensure the efficient operation of equipment in our food manufacturing facility. You will perform emergency and scheduled maintenance across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, troubleshoot and repair issues, and maintain accurate documentation.

The role emphasizes reducing downtime, supporting production goals, and adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Two-year certificate or two years industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience in food manufacturing and packaging equipment preferred.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Training in electrical safety and PLC troubleshooting essential.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Commitment to OSHA safety standards and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs to minimize production disruptions.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and PMs on equipment.
• Assist operations with machine setup to optimize performance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Read manuals and work orders to perform tasks accurately.
• Maintain equipment and document work orders.
• Keep parts inventory sufficient to minimize downtime.
• Report and document maintenance activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Education

Two-year technical certificate

High school diploma or GED

PLC troubleshooting training

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Manual reading & interpretation

Job description

We are currently seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician

Rudolph Foods Company is a leading manufacturer specializing in pork rind production and a variety of other snack foods. With over sixty years of experience, we continue to use the original, proprietary recipe created by Mary Rudolph in her family kitchen. Our exclusive two-step process transitions pork rind pellets to ready-to-bag pork rinds in just four minutes, ensuring optimal freshness. Our commitment to rigorous quality standards has established us as the world’s largest pork rind producer. We are currently seeking skilled industrial/manufacturing mechanics to join the Rudolph Family.

Why Join Rudolph Foods Company, Inc.?

At Rudolph Foods, we value every employee and recognize the contributions they make to our ongoing growth and innovation. We are committed to excellence, guided by our core values: humility, caring, integrity, transparency, personal accountability, and mutual respect.

Our workplace culture fosters honesty, trust, empowerment, and innovation. We are dedicated to providing exceptional products and services to our customers while positively impacting our communities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: a wellness program, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays and vacation, bereavement leave, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, fitness membership subsidy, and more.

Position Overview: Industrial Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of equipment within the facility by providing both emergency and scheduled maintenance and repairs. They utilize their technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly. Additionally, they perform preventative maintenance tasks and maintain accurate documentation to minimize downtime and support production goals. Maintain necessary documentation files to satisfy customer or regulatory audits.They support the operations team by performing maintenance and repairs on facility and manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and maximize productivity. All activities must uphold Rudolph Foods’ Mission, Vision, Core Values, and maintain high standards for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical systems, eagerness to develop new skills, adaptability, and strong communication abilities. This position requires the flexibility to work daily, and weekend overtime as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing emergency and unscheduled repairs to various equipment to minimize production disruptions and maintain operational efficiency.
• Performing scheduled repairs and preventative maintenance (PMs) on equipment according to established protocols to ensure reliability and longevity.
• Assisting operations with machine setup as needed, collaborating to optimize equipment performance and production processes.
• Utilizing technical skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to troubleshoot and repair equipment issues effectively.
• Reading and interpreting equipment manuals and work orders to execute required maintenance tasks accurately.
• Maintaining all processing and related equipment, including fabrication of parts if necessary, to support uninterrupted production.
• Completing repairs in a timely manner and accurately documenting completed work orders for tracking and reporting purposes.
• Performing preventative maintenance tasks according to schedule and maintaining documentation logs to track maintenance activities.
• Ensuring a sufficient inventory of parts is maintained to minimize production downtime and facilitate prompt repairs.
• Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor to support the overall maintenance needs of the facility.

Safety Responsibilities INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Full understanding of electrical Lock Out Tag Out and Hot Works programs
• Full understanding of all food safety programs
• Wear hearing protection and other PPE as required
• Understand MSDS sheets and safe use of chemicals
• Follow all common employee safety practices
• Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules
• Report any unsafe conditionsand makecorrections
• No blocking of emergency exits, fire doors, or eye wash stations
• Obtain hot work permits for welding, cutting, grinding, or any activity requiring such authorization.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Two-year certificate from a college or technical school, or at least two years of documented industrial maintenance experience.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, particularly with packaging equipment, is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Education or training in electrical safety and PLC troubleshooting is essential.
• Basic computer skills are necessary.
• Commitment to comply with OSHA safety standards and safe work practices as relevant to maintenance personnel.