Maintenance Technician

Jobot; Deming (NM); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

PTO & Paid Holidays

Shift flexibility

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic III for our food manufacturing facility in Deming, NM. The role focuses on electrical and PLC troubleshooting, predictive and preventive maintenance, and keeping processing lines running across all shifts.

The position requires 2+ years in industrial maintenance, welding experience, and the ability to read schematics. We offer competitive pay, overtime, benefits, and a collaborative team environment in a global organization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience in food manufacturing or processing environment (required).
• Strong background in electrical systems (AC/DC, 480V required).
• Proven experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen Bradley required).
• Welding certification or strong welding experience (required).
• Experience with mechanical systems, fabrication, and pipefitting.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety regulations.
• Ability to work all shifts and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly.
• Bilingual (preferred but not required).
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems (480V, 240V, 120V).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen Bradley).
• Conduct mechanical repairs on conveyors, augers, mixers, pumps, and drive systems.
• Perform maintenance on fillers, cappers, cookers, coolers, and processing equipment.
• Execute welding and fabrication tasks, including torch cutting and plasma cutting.
• Maintain and repair refrigeration systems, boilers, and water softeners.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards and plant safety procedures.
• Perform lubrication, inspections, and general maintenance tasks.
• Support plant operations by minimizing downtime and improving equipment reliability.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment as needed.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Welding

Schematics reading

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Fabrication tools

Plasma cutting

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic III - Food Manufacturing | Electrical + PLC Troubleshooting | All Shifts

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ray Bahl

Salary: $28 - $32 per hour

A bit about us:

Founded decades ago and based in Deming, NM, with operations across global agricultural regions, we are a leading provider of food and beverage ingredients, partnering closely with farmers and manufacturers to deliver high-quality, traceable, and sustainable products. We pride ourselves on innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to delivering natural, nutritious, and functional ingredients that meet evolving consumer demands.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive hourly rate + overtime opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Stable, Global Organization with Strong Market Presence
• Collaborative Work Environment: Hands-on team supporting critical plant operations
• Career Growth: Opportunity to expand skills in electrical, PLCs, and advanced maintenance systems
• Work-Life Balance: Shift flexibility available

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems (480V, 240V, 120V)
• Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen Bradley)
• Conduct mechanical repairs on conveyors, augers, mixers, pumps, and drive systems
• Perform maintenance on fillers, cappers, cookers, coolers, and processing equipment
• Execute welding and fabrication tasks, including torch cutting and plasma cutting
• Maintain and repair refrigeration systems, boilers, and water softeners
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards and plant safety procedures
• Perform lubrication, inspections, and general maintenance tasks
• Support plant operations by minimizing downtime and improving equipment reliability
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment as needed

Qualifications - Needed

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Experience in food manufacturing or processing environment (required)
• Strong background in electrical systems (AC/DC, 480V required)
• Proven experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen Bradley required)
• Welding certification or strong welding experience (required)
• Experience with mechanical systems, fabrication, and pipefitting
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics
• Familiarity with OSHA safety regulations
• Ability to work all shifts and in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly
• Bilingual (preferred but not required)
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain

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