Maintenance Tech III – Food Processing & Automation

SMICE LLC; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Meat Company in the United States is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to ensure the reliability of our processing facilities. You will inspect, maintain, and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, including robotic arms and PLC-controlled equipment, working within GMP and ammonia refrigeration safety guidelines.

You will perform preventive maintenance, document work orders in CMMS, and support installation, startup, and continuous improvement efforts while

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Able to read electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, sensors, VFDs and servo drives.
• Experience with robotic systems and automatic material handling preferred.
• Diagnose and resolve issues on automated and robotic equipment; knowledge of ammonia refrigeration safety is a plus.
• Must complete required ammonia refrigeration training during employment.
• Excellent problem-solving and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment and report potential safety or maintenance issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance and carry out repairs to maintain equipment reliability.
• Support installation, startup, modification, and continuous improvement of automation systems.
• Operate power tools and safety equipment following protocols.
• Maintain CMMS records and organize manuals for reference.
• Daily refrigeration system inspection logs and safety compliance.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Robotic systems

HMI understanding

VFDs and servo drives

Electrical schematics reading

Safety and GMP compliance

Education

High school education or equivalent plus 7 years related experience

Tools

Robotics systems

CMMS

Ammonia refrigeration familiarity

Job description

Standard Meat Company in the United States is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to ensure the reliability of our processing facilities. You will inspect, maintain, and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, including robotic arms and PLC-controlled equipment, working within GMP and ammonia refrigeration safety guidelines.

You will perform preventive maintenance, document work orders in CMMS, and support installation, startup, and continuous improvement efforts while