Industrial Maintenance Technician - Food Processing Plant

chg; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

chg is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for our food processing facility in Bryan, Texas. This role covers preventive maintenance on conveyors, mixers, packaging lines, and refrigeration equipment, with emphasis on minimizing downtime and sustaining production efficiency.

You will diagnose faults, perform electrical and mechanical repairs, and coordinate with supervisors to schedule tasks. The position requires adherence to GMP, HACCP, and safety protocols, plus flexibility to work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school preferred.
• 5 years of related experience in industrial manufacturing, preferably automated food processing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills; able to work with PLC/relay logic.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMI, SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of safety standards and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on production machinery including conveyors, mixers, packaging equipment, and refrigeration systems.
• Inspect, lubricate, adjust, and troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime.
• Respond to emergencies with unscheduled repairs to keep production running.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the production area in line with sanitation standards.
• Monitor and repair HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems supporting a safe environment.
• Adhere to lockout/tagout, PPE, and other safety protocols; participate in safety training.
• Document maintenance work orders, inspections, parts used, and equipment history.
• Coordinate with production supervisors and operators to prioritize tasks.
• Provide training to staff on equipment operation and safety procedures.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school education

5 years in industrial manufacturing

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI development

SCADA systems

Job description

chg is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for our food processing facility in Bryan, Texas. This role covers preventive maintenance on conveyors, mixers, packaging lines, and refrigeration equipment, with emphasis on minimizing downtime and sustaining production efficiency.

You will diagnose faults, perform electrical and mechanical repairs, and coordinate with supervisors to schedule tasks. The position requires adherence to GMP, HACCP, and safety protocols, plus flexibility to work