Maintenance Mechanic

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellness program

Paid holidays & vacation

Inclusive environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. in Cambridge, MD is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on aseptic processing and packaging equipment.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related issues to restore operations safely and efficiently. This role requires at least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience or an associate degree with relevant certs, and a 12-hour continental shift schedule including nights

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience or an associate degree with related certification.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on aseptic processing and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related issues.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose failures and conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Support automation systems including PLCs, VFDs, servo systems, and conveyors.
• Complete work orders and maintenance records accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with Production and Reliability teams on equipment improvements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical Skills

Electrical Systems

Reading Schematics

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance

Job description

USA-MD Cambridge

Full time

R30938

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MD Cambridge

Job Type:

Production Maintenance

Job Posting Title:

Maintenance Mechanic

About Us:

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.

Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time.” Guided by our values— Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

What You Gain:

• Competitive compensation and benefits program!
• Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs! Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities!
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth.
• Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to your team through our employee recognition programs.

Job Description:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on aseptic processing and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related issues to restore equipment operation safely and efficiently.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Diagnose equipment failures and conduct root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues.
• Support the maintenance of automated production systems, including PLC-controlled equipment, VFDs, servo-driven systems, process control equipment, conveyors, cartoners, case packers, and palletizers.
• Complete work orders, maintenance documentation, and preventive maintenance records accurately and timely.
• Partner with Production and Reliability teams to identify opportunities for equipment improvements and increased reliability.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including Safety, Food Safety, GMP, Quality, and Environmental requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Participate in technical training and cross-functional development opportunities as required.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or aseptic processing environment; OR
• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, Mechatronics, or related field with applicable maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and drawings.
• Ability to work a 12-hour continental shift schedule, including nights, holidays, and every other weekend.

Pay Range: $31.98/hr to $47.

Disability Assistance and EEO Considerations:

At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time”. TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail]

TreeHouse Foods is a private label food and beverage leader focused on customer brands and custom products. When customers partner with TreeHouse they can expect access to an industry-leading portfolio, strategic vision, on-trend innovation and insights, world-class supply chain, operational excellence and flexibility, collaborative approaches, and dedicated customer service.

Our strategy is to be the leading supplier of private label food and beverage products by providing the best balance of quality and cost to our customers. We engage with retail grocery, food away from home, and industrial and export customers, including most of the leading grocery retailers and foodservice operators in the United States and Canada. Our portfolio includes a variety of shelf-stable, refrigerated, and snack products.

Customers can expect comprehensive flavor profiles including natural, organic, and preservative-free ingredients in many categories and packaging formats. TreeHouse Foods is best known for food and beverages produced by our two largest businesses Bay Valley Foods, LLC (including E.D. Smith and Sturm Foods) and TreeHouse Private Brands. With more than 10,000 employees in over 26 plants across the United States and Canada, TreeHouse Foods is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.