Industrial Maintenance Technician – Food Processing

Case Farms, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Case Farms, Inc. is looking for a Maintenance Technician to keep production lines running by servicing, repairing, and preventing equipment failures. You will work closely with operations to diagnose issues and implement effective fixes, using mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills.

The role emphasizes safety, GMP compliance, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. You will interpret manuals and work orders, perform routine maintenance during downtime, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year maintenance experience in manufacturing; food processing preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and plumbing.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations to support equipment troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance.
• Perform scheduled maintenance tasks during production downtime to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Utilize mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills to troubleshoot and repair production equipment.
• Diagnose equipment issues, determine root causes, and implement effective repairs or part replacements.
• Minimize equipment-related production downtime through proactive and responsive maintenance.
• Respond promptly to production line calls and perform emergency repairs during operational hours.
• Interpret technical manuals, schematics, and work orders to complete maintenance tasks accurately.
• Assist with general facility maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, and infrastructure repairs.
• Identify and report faulty operations, defective materials, and unusual situations to supervision.
• Adhere to all company policies, safety regulations, GMPs, and standard operating procedures.
• Use appropriate hand and power tools, diagnostic meters, and material handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in mechanical/electrical/industrial maintenance (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic meters

Material handling equipment

Job description

Case Farms, Inc. is looking for a Maintenance Technician to keep production lines running by servicing, repairing, and preventing equipment failures. You will work closely with operations to diagnose issues and implement effective fixes, using mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills.

The role emphasizes safety, GMP compliance, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. You will interpret manuals and work orders, perform routine maintenance during downtime, and