Lead Maintenance Technician - Food Plant Operations

Chobani, LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Wellness resources

Job summary

Chobani is seeking a Maintenance Technician Lead to direct hourly maintenance crew activities across processing, filling, packaging, automation and utilities systems. You will partner with production leaders to ensure uptime and quality in a fast-paced dairy environment.

Responsibilities include leading repairs, managing preventive maintenance, using CMMS/EAM to track work orders, and coaching technicians. Strong safety, communication, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in a food production/manufacturing environment operating, repairing, and/or troubleshooting processing equipment
• Knowledge of safety and lockout/tagout programs
• Experience with preventive/predictive maintenance procedures

Responsibilities

• Direct the completion of work on processing systems, filling and packaging equipment, automation activities and utilities systems
• Provide guidance to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges
• Manage the preventive maintenance program for the shift ensuring tasks are completed and improvements implemented
• Use CMMS/EAM to track and complete work orders
• Assign Technicians to jobs to meet maintenance demands and minimize downtime
• Support weekly schedule to ensure adequate coverage and provide updates
• Lead a collaborative, engaged team with strong safety adherence
• Communicate effectively with team and management across shifts

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

EAM systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical trade school cert or journeyman training

Tools

CMMS (EAM)

Power tools

Job description

Chobani is seeking a Maintenance Technician Lead to direct hourly maintenance crew activities across processing, filling, packaging, automation and utilities systems. You will partner with production leaders to ensure uptime and quality in a fast-paced dairy environment.

Responsibilities include leading repairs, managing preventive maintenance, using CMMS/EAM to track work orders, and coaching technicians. Strong safety, communication, and teamwork are essential.