Industrial Maintenance Technician - Food Plant

C.H. Guenther & Son; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

Retirement savings

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

C.H. Guenther & Son seeks a Maintenance Technician to ensure reliable operation of our food manufacturing equipment and facilities in Boise, Idaho.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production lines, conveyors, packaging, and refrigeration systems, while maintaining a safe, hygienic workplace. Key tasks include electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, documentation in CMMS, and collaboration with production, safety, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and motors.
• Experience with PLC programming and HMI/SCADA systems.
• Understanding of safety, GMP, HACCP, OSHA in food environments.
• Familiarity with documenting maintenance in CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on production machinery and conveyors, packaging equipment, and refrigeration systems.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the production area to meet sanitation standards.
• Adhere to safety protocols and participate in safety training.
• Coordinate with production to minimize downtime and document maintenance actions.
• Provide training and technical support to staff on equipment operation and safety.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemen

HMI/SCADA

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school education

Job description

C.H. Guenther & Son seeks a Maintenance Technician to ensure reliable operation of our food manufacturing equipment and facilities in Boise, Idaho.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production lines, conveyors, packaging, and refrigeration systems, while maintaining a safe, hygienic workplace. Key tasks include electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, documentation in CMMS, and collaboration with production, safety, and quality teams.