Maintenance Technician

SMC Management Inc; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC Management Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support dairy production and packaging facilities by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment. The role focuses on keeping machinery running safely and efficiently to minimize downtime and preserve product quality.

Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, perform preventative maintenance, and collaborate with production and quality teams to meet schedules and standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, food processing, or similar environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Familiarity with PLCs, control systems, and automated equipment.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills a plus.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in varying environments (cold, wet, or hot).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on processing, filling, refrigeration, and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system issues.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests to support production schedules.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and equipment documentation.
• Assist in equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades.
• Monitor systems such as boilers, compressors, and refrigeration units.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and safety protocols in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively with production and quality teams to support operational needs.
• Participate in on-call rotations or overtime as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLCs

Blueprints & schematics

Reading manuals

Welding

Education

Technical certification or trade school in maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Description

The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in supporting plant operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment across our dairy production and packaging facilities. This individual ensures that machinery runs safely and efficiently to minimize downtime and maintain product quality.

Monday - Friday 7am - 3pm

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on processing, filling, refrigeration, and packaging equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system issues.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests to support production schedules.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and equipment documentation.
• Assist in equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades.
• Monitor systems such as boilers, compressors, and refrigeration units.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and safety protocols in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively with production and quality teams to support operational needs.
• Participate in on-call rotations or overtime as required.

Requirements

Required:

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, food processing, or similar environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Familiarity with PLCs, control systems, and automated equipment.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills a plus.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in varying environments (cold, wet, or hot conditions).

Preferred:

• Trade school or technical certification in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience with dairy or beverage processing equipment.

Knowledge of preventive maintenance software (CMMS).