Maintenance Tech II

ofi; Edenton (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation from Day 1

Paid sick leave

401K match

Company holidays

Career growth

Job summary

ofi is a global leader in food and beverage ingredients. The Maintenance Technician II role is on-site at our Edenton facility, reporting to the Maintenance Manager and Supervisor.

You will perform a full range of mechanical and hydraulic maintenance on production equipment, set up machine tools, diagnose issues, and ensure GMP and safety standards are followed. Prior experience of 2–4 years in related maintenance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret operation manuals, drawings, and technical procedures.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments; tests machine to verify corrections.
• Dismantles devices to access defective parts and remove them.
• Inspects parts for wear, misalignment, or defects; measures to verify specs.
• Install functional and structural parts in devices.
• Locate and replace damaged pipes; lubricate and clean parts.
• Maintain and lubricate machine tools and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint interpretation

Job description

Description

ofi is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients and solutions. Through our core ingredient platforms that we’re known for globally – cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices – we partner with food and beverage manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice operators worldwide to help meet evolving consumer needs. With deep roots in origin countries and close relationships with farmers, we help deliver quality, traceability, transparency, and resilient supply chains. By combining sourcing expertise, market knowledge, innovation, and technical capabilities, we create value for customers while driving positive impact for people and the planet. Together, ofi employees advance our Purpose: to be the change for good food and a healthy future.

Position Summary

ofi values in-person collaboration with colleagues – employees are expected to work their specific work schedule on site at their ofi location.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager and the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Technician II will perform a full range of duties and may provide technical assistance and guidance to the plant team. Repairs and maintains mechanical and hydraulic components of production machines and equipment such as metal fabricating machine tools, material handling system, and automated lubrication systems. Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment. Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools and fits and assembles parts to fabricate or repair machine tools and maintain industrial machines by performing the following duties.

What You’ll Do - Position Responsibilities

• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments. Assembles and tests operates machine to verify correction of malfunction.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Dismantles machine or equipment to examine parts for defects or to remove defective part. Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem area.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections. Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems. Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Install special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Locates damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machine, and measures, cuts, threads, and installs new pipe. Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Maintains and lubricates machine tools and equipment. Measures, marks, and scribes’ dimensions and reference points on metal stock surfaces.
• Observes and listens to operating machines or equipment to diagnose machine malfunction and determine the need for adjustment or repair. Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Realigns and adjusts components such as spindles and clutches. Removes and replaces worn or defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system. Repairs broken parts.
• Repairs electrical equipment. Repairs or replaces defective parts. Replaces defective parts with new part or repairs or reproduces part from various kinds of metal stock.
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. Sets up and operates metalworking tools such as lathe, drill press, or grinder, to make or repair parts. Starts devices to test their performance. Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair.
• Studies blueprints, sketches, machine parts or specifications to determine type and dimensions of metal stock required.
• Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
• All employees are directly responsible for the Quality of Olam Edible Nuts products. Each employee must perform their job function in accordance with GMP Rules and the Sanitation, Safety and FMSA/HACCP Programs.
• This role is performed on site at a facility that regularly processes peanuts. Employees in this position will routinely work in areas where peanuts and related allergens are present and may be exposed by contact or in the air. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.

Experience You’ll Bring – Role Requirements

• Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret operation manuals, drawings, and technical procedures.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold; and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, explosives, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

The pay for this role ranges from $26.50/hr. and is based on position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors.

Comprehensive & Affordable Benefits:

Coverage for you (and your eligible dependents) with plans designed for peace of mind and savings for the future.

A Culture of Well-being:

Paid Volunteer time off, access to events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being for you and your family.

Family Support:

Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits and lactation support, including milk shipping for traveling employees.

Additional Perks That Make a Difference

• Vacation time from Day 1 – Your time off starts accruing immediately, growing with your tenure.
• Paid Sick Leave – Rest, recover, and return strong – with paid sick leave on ofi.
• Company Paid Holidays – ofi values work-life balance and the importance of celebrating life’s special moments.
• 401K Match on Day 1 – Invest in your future with our competitive retirement savings program.
• Career Growth and Learning – Join a company committed to developing talent, fostering innovation, and creating meaningful opportunities.

Equality of Opportunity

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.