Industrial Mechanical Technician

JobSquad; Medley (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

JobSquad is seeking an Industrial Mechanical Technician to support a Medley, FL site. The role concentrates on predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance to keep production lines operating smoothly for a food manufacturing partner.

The successful candidate will have hands-on industrial maintenance experience, familiarity with packaging equipment, and strong mechanical/electrical knowledge including motors, relays, sensors, PLCs, and VFDs, with willingness to work rotating shifts and

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of industrial electricity: motors, contactors, relays, sensors, reading electrical diagrams, and 24VDC control systems.
• Basic knowledge of PLC, HMI, and VFD (Variable Frequency Drives).
• Ability to troubleshoot basic faults, parameters, and operation of drives.

Responsibilities

• Perform predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Ensure continuous operation of production lines.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and downtime reduction.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Food manufacturing

Packaging equipment

Electrical basics

PLC/HMI/VFD

Troubleshooting

Tools & measurement

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Safety standards

Continuous improvement

Job description

The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Industrial Mechanical Technician to work at a company located in the Medley, FL area! Job Title: Industrial Mechanical Technician Job Location: Medley FL Pay and Hours for Job + Benefits: $30 to $33/HR Job Description: Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician Technician with experience in food production plants, responsible for performing predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment, ensuring continuous operation of production lines.

Main Requirements:

• Experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.
• Preferred experience with Flow Pack packaging machines and automated packaging equipment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanics: bearings, chains, belts, pulleys, lubrication, and mechanical adjustments.
• Knowledge of industrial electricity: motors, contactors, relays, sensors, reading electrical diagrams, and 24VDC control systems.
• Basic knowledge of PLC, HMI, and VFD (Variable Frequency Drives).
• Ability to troubleshoot basic faults, parameters, and operation of drives.
• Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments (multimeter, amp meter, caliper, etc.).
• Basic experience with pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and resolve problems quickly.
• Ability to design or modify mechanical parts based on operational needs.
• Active participation in continuous improvement projects, process optimization, and downtime reduction.
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards, LOTO, GMP, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience with work orders, preventive maintenance programs, and maintenance traceability records.

Desired Skills:

• Teamwork.
• Sense of urgency.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Initiative with continuous improvement mindset.
• Availability for rotating shifts and emergency calls.

Language:

Spanish and English

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