Industrial Maintenance Technician

Alamance Foods Inc; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamance Foods Inc. is seeking a Maintenance A/B to support production operations at the facility in the United States. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on high-speed food and beverage equipment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience with strong knowledge of AC/DC motors, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics and PLC systems. The position requires coordination with supervision and adherence to GMP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC motors, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical drive systems.
• Ability to read technical diagrams and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance procedures on production and utility equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic issues.
• Repair or replace defective components, including motors, belts, bearings, sensors, and control systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and basic automation equipment.
• Accurately document maintenance activities in daily logs and CMMS.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Schematic reading

Blueprints interpretation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS (MicroMain)

PLC programming tools

Job description

Company Background

Alamance Foods is recognized as a leading manufacturer of aerosol whipped cream, flavored drinks, freeze pops, and bottled water, offering beloved brands like Classic Cream, Fun Pops, Coffee Toppers, Whipt, and Groovy Glacier. We produce, pack and ship private labels based on customer specific needs. An innovative company with proven experience in creating exciting new products that redefine what is possible in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

Position Opportunity

The Maintenance A/B (Maintenance tech A or B) plays a critical role in supporting the maintenance, reliability, and efficiency of Alamance Foods' production operations. This position is responsible for first line of contact for performing troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on a wide range of high-speed food and beverage manufacturing equipment.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance procedures on production and utility equipment
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic issues.
• Repair or replace defective components, including motors, belts, bearings, sensors, and control systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and basic automation equipment.
• Assist in equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications
• Accurately document maintenance activities in daily logs and MicroMain CMMS system
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, OSHA, and Alamance Foods safety standards
• Identify required replacement parts and maintain spare parts inventory
• Coach others in troubleshooting, repair and PMs.
• Communicate with Production Line supervisor and Maintenance supervisor to prioritize When Down Due work.
• Escalate DT issues greater than 30 min to Maintenance Supervisor.
• KPI: Site PR >75%, Site Line DT <100min, Site Work Order <14 days, Site PM >85%

Qualifications

Education/Training/Certifications :

• High School diploma or GED
• Advanced understanding of of AC/DC motors, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical drive systems
• Basic computer literacy.

Related Experience :

• 3–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or a related field

Knowledge/Skills Experience :

• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems (480Vac, 220vac, 110vac, 24vdc), and basic PLC troubleshooting.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to read technical diagrams and schematics.

Physical Requirements :

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use of hands, fingers
• Reaching with hands and arms
• Climb and balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Talk and hear
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Alamance Foods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status. Alamance Foods Inc. prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.

Employment Eligibility: Alamance Foods Inc. participates in the federal E-Verify program. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Form I-9 and verification of authorization to work in the United States.