Industrial Maintenance Technician - Food Packaging

Tech9; Vineyard (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Nutricost is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair equipment within our Utah facility. You will handle reactive maintenance, diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues, and contribute to root cause analysis and process improvement. Documentation and CMMS utilization are required.

We value careful safety practices and collaboration with production teams to minimize downtime. English is required, and bilingual candidates are a plus.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; degree or certification in mechatronics, industrial automation, mechanical engineering or related field a plus.
• Experience: 2–5 years of field experience, preferably in automated food packaging equipment or food processing environment.
• Entry-Level Consideration: Candidates with limited experience will also be considered if they demonstrate strong technical aptitude, mechanical ability, and a willingness to learn.
• English Required. Bilingual is a plus. (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Reactive Maintenance: Respond to production calls and equipment issues promptly. Perform on-line repairs, make necessary settings and setup adjustments to improve line efficiency, and restore equipment to full operation as quickly and safely as possible.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues in machinery and implement timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Root Cause Analysis and Process Improvement: Trace problems to their root cause and implement solutions to resolve issues more permanently. Work with engineering and fabrication to implement long-term solutions for common problems.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment performance. Ensure all work is documented in compliance with regulatory requirements. Use CMMS to track and log work, manage parts used, etc.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and procedures while working on machinery. Participate in safety training and ensure adherence to industry standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with production teams to schedule maintenance activities that minimize impact on production schedules. Work with other technicians to complete tasks and share knowledge.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Automation systems

Blueprints & schematics

Education

High school diploma

Mechatronics/industrial automation cert

Tools

MaintainX CMMS

Job description

Nutricost is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair equipment within our Utah facility. You will handle reactive maintenance, diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues, and contribute to root cause analysis and process improvement. Documentation and CMMS utilization are required.

We value careful safety practices and collaboration with production teams to minimize downtime. English is required, and bilingual candidates are a plus.