Industrial Maintenance Technician

DePalo Foods Inc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Profit Sharing

PTO

Job summary

DePalo Foods Inc in Kentucky is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on food manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot issues, and support installation of new equipment to keep operations safe and efficient.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of maintenance experience in production settings, a high school diploma (trade cert preferred), and familiarity with hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic automation systems.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of maintenance mechanic experience in a production/manufacturing setting.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing motors, pumps, valves, tanks, mixers, conveyors and drives.
• Hands-on preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment according to schedules.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Repair and maintain motors, pumps, valves, tanks, and related components in a plant setting.
• Assist with fabrication and installation of new equipment and modifications to existing machinery.
• Document maintenance activities and support equipment history and continuous improvement.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Automation awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Industrial maintenance trade cert

Tools

PLC control systems

Automation basics

Job description

Description

The Maintenance Technician performs both preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on a wide range of mechanical systems in a production and manufacturing environment. This role focuses on troubleshooting issues, performing corrective maintenance, and supporting the fabrication and installation of new equipment to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment according to established schedules and procedures.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Work with motors, engines, large tanks, valves, pumps, plumbing, conveyors, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues on equipment such as mixers, conveyors, packagers, belts, and drives, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Repair and maintain mechanical systems including motors, pumps, valves, tanks, and related components in a manufacturing setting.
• Assist with fabrication and installation of new equipment and modifications to existing machinery as needed.
• Use basic automation and control knowledge to support equipment performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with production and other maintenance team members to prioritize work orders and ensure equipment is safe and ready for operation.
• Document maintenance activities and repairs to support equipment history and continuous improvement.
• Follow all safety guidelines and plant procedures while working with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/trade school certification in industrial maintenance, mechanics, or related field preferred.
• At least 3 years of maintenance mechanic experience in a production or manufacturing setting. knowledge about food manufacturing equipment is more advantageous.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems including motors, pumps, valves, tanks, mixers, conveyors, packagers, belts, and drives.
• Hands-on experience performing preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on industrial equipment.
• Ability to work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems in a plant environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a methodical approach to diagnosing equipment issues.
• Comfort working with plumbing and fluid-handling systems in a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience and facilities that handle food manufacturing equipment are more advantageous.
• Any exposure to PLCs or automation systems used in manufacturing.
• Electrical maintenance experience related to industrial equipment.
• Experience as a maintenance technician in a high-volume production setting.
• Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics beyond basic operation and repair.
• Demonstrated ability to perform preventive maintenance programs and contribute to reliability improvements.

Benefits:

• Life, Vol. Life, Dental, Vision, Health, 401k, Profit Sharing, PTO

Our company is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusion in our workplace. All eligible candidates will be considered for employment without bias towards their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, or veteran status.