Lead Maintenance Tech - Evening Shift, Food Processing

The Mennel Milling Company; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mennel Milling Company is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to provide maintenance support and improve the reliability of plant equipment, machinery, and processing systems. Working primarily on the 4pm - 2:30am shift, you will join a dedicated maintenance team in a flour milling facility.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, maintaining safety compliance, and documenting repairs using CAD tools as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a 2-year technical degree or educational equivalency in electronics, mechatronics, mechanics, welding, automation or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in flour milling, food processing or related manufacturing preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules (GMP, OSHA, HACCP, FDA) and attend required training.
• Maintain department/facility in audit-ready condition.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical or electrical problems to improve long-term reliability.
• Operate and fabricate using metalworking tools; weld all metal types.
• Document repairs/modifications using CAD software and manage parts procurement.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Machine maintenance

Strong communication

Team player

Time management

Education

2-year technical degree

Tools

Facility software

Job description

The Mennel Milling Company is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician to provide maintenance support and improve the reliability of plant equipment, machinery, and processing systems. Working primarily on the 4pm - 2:30am shift, you will join a dedicated maintenance team in a flour milling facility.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, maintaining safety compliance, and documenting repairs using CAD tools as needed.