Maintenance Mechanic – Food Processing Equipment

Rich Products Corporation

Murfreesboro (TN)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Rich Products Corporation in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to operate and maintain plant equipment, performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and electronic repairs and preventive maintenance.

The role requires diagnosing failures, using P&ID drawings and SCADA tools, training team members, and upholding GMP and safety guidelines to keep production running smoothly. Candidates should have 3–5 years of relevant experience and strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years experience in food processing with troubleshooting and repair of production equipment with sophisticated control systems
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to train other maintenance associates
  • Self-directed work team participation
  • Proficient on Rich’s SCADA system
  • General mechanical, electrical and logic principle knowledge
  • Basic plumbing, metalworking and facilities/building maintenance knowledge
  • Awareness and adherence to safety guidelines (GMP and Food Safety)
  • Understanding machine operating and adjusting procedures
  • Ability to contribute to Production Improvement and temporary teams

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoots and diagnoses maintenance failures.
  • Uses assembly drawings, P&ID’s and manuals to tune equipment and apply electrical/logic principles.
  • Trains new Associates and team members on required skill sets for Maintenance.
  • Maintains work area in a safe and orderly fashion according to GMP and Safety guidelines.
  • Operates Rich’s SCADA system and completes appropriate paperwork.
  • Will be required to work with and train operations Associates on basic equipment troubleshooting and assist operations as needed with production.
  • Performs any other related miscellaneous duties assigned by Team Leader.

Skills

Communication skills
Training others
SCADA proficiency
Mechanical knowledge
Electrical/logic knowledge
Plumbing & metalworking basics

Tools

SCADA system

Job description

Rich Products Corporation in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to operate and maintain plant equipment, performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and electronic repairs and preventive maintenance.

The role requires diagnosing failures, using P&ID drawings and SCADA tools, training team members, and upholding GMP and safety guidelines to keep production running smoothly. Candidates should have 3–5 years of relevant experience and strong communication and teamwork skills.

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