Maintenance Tech II - Industrial Manufacturing

Piedmont Candy Company; Royal Park (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Candy Company in North Carolina is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to keep production and packaging equipment running reliably in a food manufacturing setting. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and teamwork.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and related systems, perform preventive tasks, and assist with installations and changeovers.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of repairs.
• Experience with production equipment in food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours or overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and packaging equipment in a food manufacturing environment.
• Perform preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and keep equipment running smoothly.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues involving conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, pneumatics, and related systems.
• Respond to production calls and breakdowns in a timely, professional manner.
• Assist with equipment installations, improvements, and changeovers.
• Work closely with production, quality, and leadership teams to support daily operations.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, and hot work practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance work performed.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Repair skills

Independent work

Safety awareness

Industrial maintenance

Tools

CMMS

PLC exposure

Job description

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, keeping production running, and working in a team that actually values maintenance? We’re looking for a Maintenance Technician II to join our growing manufacturing team and help support reliable, safe, and efficient operations.This role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing who wants steady work, opportunities to grow their skills, and a company that takes safety and food quality seriously.What You’ll Be DoingTroubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and packaging equipment in a food manufacturing environmentPerform preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and keep equipment running smoothlyDiagnose and repair mechanical issues involving conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, pneumatics, and related systemsRespond to production calls and breakdowns in a timely, professional mannerAssist with equipment installations, improvements, and changeoversWork closely with production, quality, and leadership teams to support daily operationsFollow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, and hot work practicesMaintain accurate documentation of maintenance work performedBonus: Experience with PLCs or automated equipment is a plus, but not required. We’re looking for strong mechanical skills first and foremost.What We’re Looking For3–5+ years of manufacturing maintenance experienceStrong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skillsExperience working on industrial or production equipmentAbility to work independently and take ownership of repairsComfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentFamiliarity with food manufacturing, GMPs, or sanitation standards is preferredWillingness to work flexible hours or occasional overtime as neededNice to Have (Not Required)Exposure to PLC-controlled equipment or basic electrical troubleshootingWelding or light fabrication experienceExperience using a CMMS systemBackground in food or confectionery manufacturingWhat We OfferStable, long-term employment in a growing manufacturing companyCompetitive pay based on experienceSupportive leadership that values safety and preventative maintenanceOpportunities to expand skills and grow within the maintenance teamA clean, safety-focused production environmentPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, bend, and work on equipment for extended periodsAbility to lift up to 50 lbsAbility to work around heat, noise, and moving machineryPiedmont Candy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.