Maintenance Technician

TopGum Industries; Copiague (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TopGum Industries in Copiague, NY is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment and facility systems in a GMP-regulated gummy manufacturing environment.

The role performs preventive maintenance, responds to equipment issues, supports regulatory compliance, and partners with cross-functional teams to maximize uptime and drive continuous improvement. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of experience in equipment repair, maintenance and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment, food manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Maintain equipment through a preventive maintenance program; log details in CMMS (Limble).
• Read, interpret, and follow instructions and operation manuals.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Read blueprints and sketches to fabricate equipment and make modifications.
• Repair or replace chains, belt conveyors, gear boxes/drive chains, hydraulics & pneumatics, welding/cutting, and use power tools.
• Maintain HVAC, water softener systems, chiller units and other utilities.
• Prioritize safety in all work activities.
• Focus on continuous improvement to streamline processes.

Skills

Mechanical equipment

Electromechanical

Electrical components

HVAC systems

Chiller systems

English literacy

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year related diploma preferred

Tools

Limble CMMS

Job description

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager

HOURLY RATE: $28.00- $45.00

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent | Full-Time, 12- hour Shift

LOCATION: Copiague, NY

About Us

We provide full-service contract manufacturing, bottling, and packaging solutions for gummy natural health products, supporting clients from concept through launch. Operating within a regulated manufacturing environment, we are committed to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment, utilities, and facility systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations in a GMP-regulated gummy manufacturing facility. This role performs preventive maintenance, responds to equipment issues, supports regulatory and food safety compliance, and partners with cross-functional teams to maximize equipment uptime and drive continuous improvement.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently maintain equipment reliability and uptime through effective preventive maintenance and rapid troubleshooting.
• Complete maintenance work safely and compliantly while adhering to GMP, food safety, and company safety requirements.
• Respond quickly and effectively to equipment issues to minimize downtime and support production targets.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that enhance equipment performance, efficiency, and reliability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Maintain all types of equipment through a preventative maintenance program and log all details into a CMMS database. (Limble)
• Read, interpret, and follow instructions and operation manuals.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Read blueprints and sketches proficiently to fabricate equipment and make modifications.
• Repair or replace chains, belt conveyors, gear boxes/drive chains, hydraulics & pneumatics, welding/cutting, and use power tools.
• Maintain HVAC systems, water softener systems, chiller units and other utilities.
• Prioritize safety in approach to all work activities.
• Focus on Continuous Improvement to streamline work processes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience & Education

• Highschool graduation or GED required, 2-year related diploma preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience in equipment repair, maintenance and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment, food manufacturing preferred.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of mechanical equipment, electromechanical or controls experience preferred.
• Experience with industrial electrical components is required
• Experience with electrical, HVAC and chiller systems would be considered an asset.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Willingness to work shift schedule including nights, weekends and overtime as required.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective gear.
• Stoop, reach, kneel or crouch.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to excessive noise and some hazardous materials.
• Turn, bend, reach, pull, and walk.
• Stand for extended periods of time; up to 12 hours.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as needed to meet business, operational, quality, safety, or regulatory requirements.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Hiring

We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.