Maintenance Tech II — Troubleshooting & Safe Food Production

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

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.