Industrial Maintenance Technician – Food Processing

Case Farms; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Case Farms in Shelby, NC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to partner with operations for troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of heavy production equipment. The role emphasizes mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills to minimize downtime and maintain safety standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least 1 year of manufacturing maintenance experience; an associate degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• At least 1 year maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting is required; experience in food processing is preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical wiring, pneumatics, hydraulics, and plumbing.
• Proven experience in repairing heavy industrial equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.

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

Mechanical systems

Electrical wiring

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Plumbing

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in maintenance preferred

Tools

Diagnostic meters

Hand and power tools

Job description

Case Farms in Shelby, NC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to partner with operations for troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of heavy production equipment. The role emphasizes mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills to minimize downtime and maintain safety standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma and at least 1 year of manufacturing maintenance experience; an associate degree is preferred.