Industrial Maintenance Technician - Food Plant Operations

Shearer's Foods, Inc.; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Shearer’s Foods, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain and improve production machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role focuses on installing, repairing, and optimizing equipment to keep lines running efficiently.

You will read manuals, diagnose issues, and perform preventive maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to company safety standards. This position requires crafting and mechanical skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• Completion of a craft apprenticeship or equivalent maintenance experience.
• 3 years of manufacturing experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and PLC skills.
• Ability to work within an integrated operating enterprise.
• Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Installs and maintains production machines and equipment.
• Performs scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders.
• Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts as needed.
• Maintains clean and safe work areas and follows safety regulations.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical skills

Electrical schematics

PLC experience

Reading mechanical drawings

Education

Craft apprenticeship

Tools

Electrical meters

Hand and power tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Shearer’s Foods, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain and improve production machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role focuses on installing, repairing, and optimizing equipment to keep lines running efficiently.

You will read manuals, diagnose issues, and perform preventive maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to company safety standards. This position requires crafting and mechanical skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks.