Our client, beverage manufacturing and packaging operations are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be part of the Maintenance department supporting production and packaging teams. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, a commitment to quality and safety, and the drive to reduce downtime through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement.
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Wilson, NC
Pay Range: $30
What's the Job?
- Perform scheduled, unscheduled, and preventative maintenance and repairs on beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment, including hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, conveyor systems, and PLC-based equipment.
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions across electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems to minimize production downtime while protecting food safety, product quality, and personnel safety.
- Complete repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers with a high standard across the installed asset base.
- Observe and discuss equipment performance, then recommend maintenance activities that improve reliability and operational efficiency.
- Complete, document, and retrieve final approvals on assigned work orders, including recording utilized part numbers for inventory purposes, and communicate maintenance and production updates from shift to shift.
What's Needed?
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and understanding of food safety requirements (including standards such as SQF).
- Ability to read, understand, and work with machinery blueprints and parts manuals.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment using innovative thinking to support continuous improvement and reduce downtime.
- Must be able to work without supervision and demonstrate strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Must obtain and maintain forklift certification.
What's in it for me?
- Work in a structured, supervised, fast-paced production environment where your maintenance expertise directly supports uptime and quality.
- Build a strong mechanical foundation across a wide range of systems, including PLC usage and production supporting equipment.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying trends, recommending actions, and supporting corrective measures through the FSMS process.
- Collaborate closely with production during downtime and communicate clearly across shifts to keep operations moving.
- Develop leadership through assisting in training other maintenance personnel and supporting team problem-solving.
Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k)