Maintenance Technician

Plantible; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) program

Paid time off (PTO)

Relocation support

Career stipend

Career development

Job summary

Plantible Foods is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support our Production operations, focusing on equipment reliability and minimizing downtime to ensure high-quality manufacturing. You will work with Production Leads, perform PMs, and troubleshoot pumps, centrifuges, heat exchangers, and other systems within a food-grade environment.

Responsibilities include real-time technical support, prioritizing tasks by production needs, and maintaining thorough documentation in CMMS.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in manufacturing or maintenance (as stated)
• Experience with mechanical or process equipment
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving
• GMP experience preferred
• Understanding of pumps, motors, valves
• Able to read SOPs and work orders
• Preferred certifications: LOTO, OSHA training
• Aim for minimal downtime
• Strong coordination with Production Leads
• High-quality documentation

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) and inspections
• Execute repairs and troubleshooting
• Identify abnormal equipment conditions
• Support rapid response during downtime events
• Work directly with Production Leads during shifts
• Prioritize maintenance work based on production needs
• Provide real-time technical support
• Support process stability and performance improvement
• Complete work orders in CMMS
• Maintain logs, inspections, and documentation
• Ensure audit-ready records
• Receive and verify materials
• Maintain organized work areas
• Escalate shortages
• Follow Production Lead direction
• Participate in daily meetings and handoffs
• Support schedules, changeovers, and cleaning

Skills

2+ years

Mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting

GMP experience

Reading SOPs

Tools

CMMS

Job description

How you will contribute:

We are looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support our Production operations by ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and enabling consistent, high-quality manufacturing.

What you will be working on:

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) and inspections
• Execute repairs and troubleshooting
• Identify abnormal equipment conditions
• Support rapid response during downtime events

Production Support

• Work directly with Production Leads during shifts
• Prioritize maintenance work based on production needs
• Provide real-time technical support
• Support process stability and performance improvement

Equipment Scope

• Pumps and fluid handling systems
• Centrifuges / decanters
• Filtration systems
• Heat exchangers
• Drying systems
• Conveyors and milling equipment
• Motor / gearboxes

Safety & Compliance

• Follow GMP, PPE, SOPs, and food safety protocols
• Execute work in food-grade environments
• Adhere to LOTO procedures
• Support zero-incident culture

Documentation & Systems

• Complete work orders in CMMS
• Maintain logs, inspections, and documentation
• Ensure audit-ready records

Inventory & Materials

• Support cycle counts
• Receive and verify materials
• Maintain organized work areas
• Escalate shortages

Shift-Based Operations

• Follow Production Lead direction
• Participate in daily meetings and handoffs
• Support schedules, changeovers, and cleaning

What you bring to Plantible:

• 2+ years in manufacturing or maintenance
• Experience with mechanical/process equipment
• GMP experience preferred
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Understanding of pumps, motors, valves
• Ability to read SOPs and work orders
• Preferred certifications: LOTO, OSHA training
• Minimal downtime
• Fast troubleshooting
• Strong coordination with Production Leads
• High-quality documentation

Choose Plantible Foods

Joining Plantible means contributing to a sustainable future for all. We are a venture backed startup that is both spreading happiness amongst our employees and to current and future generations. We believe diversity creates uniqueness. Our team is composed of highly talented people with different interests and hobbies, which makes for a rich working environment.

At Plantible we are continually working on our offerings to foster the best team. Check it out!

• Competitive health and wellness benefits
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Discretionary Unlimited PTO Program
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Program
• Career Stipend
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Working in a rapidly growing, flexible and entrepreneurial environment
• Team building and company-wide events
• Financial support with your relocation, if necessary, ensuring a smooth transition
• And of course, lots of beautiful land for outdoor activities!

Plantible Foods is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Plantible Foods reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

If you feel your skill set does not meet all listed qualifications for the role, we still encourage you to apply. As we continue to grow our company, we are seeking a range of candidates and would gladly consider you for other current or upcoming roles that may be a fit!