Maintenance Technician 1 (SugarCreek)

SugarCreek Packing Co.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugar Creek Packing Co. in West Chester, OH is seeking a maintenance technician to perform routine maintenance and repairs on production equipment, aiming to minimize downtime.

You will troubleshoot, dismantle/rebuild machinery, follow LOTO procedures, and coordinate with operations to plan preventive maintenance while ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years with automated equipment preferred; 2+ years in food manufacturing preferred.
• No certification/licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in troubleshooting and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Dismantle and rebuild machinery to access parts and perform sanitation.
• Perform routine preventive and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Follow LOTO procedures and comply with safety policies.
• Review work orders and complete daily maintenance reports.
• Maintain communication with Plant Management on maintenance issues.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Safety procedures

Logic and problem solving

Industrial equipment operation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brandworthy, 4235 Thunderbird Lane, West Chester, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, September 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Sugar Creek Packing Co., founded in 1966, is a flourishing privately held, family owned food company. Its commitment to making the highest-quality, best-value products has allowed Sugar Creek to grow into one of the largest independent bacon processors servicing the global market.

Description Summary

Perform routine maintenance and repairs as needed to keep machines and mechanical equipment operating efficiently and in a safe manner. Coordinate with Operation Management to establish maintenance schedules on various machines so as to minimize downtime on production.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in troubleshooting and corrective maintenance related to equipment, including inspecting, operating, or testing machinery or equipment to diagnose mechanical malfunctions.
• Dismantle and rebuild machinery, equipment, and field devices as part of a sanitation process.
• Assist in dismantle and rebuild machinery, equipment, and field devices to access and remove defective parts using hand tools or power tools.
• Perform routine preventative and predictive maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or performing other preventive maintenance tasks.
• Utilize prints, repair manuals, and/or parts catalogs to perform maintenance and repair tasks.
• Assist in repair of machines, equipment, or structures using tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, precision measuring instruments, or electronic testing devices.
• Complete training on how to maintain and troubleshoot relay logic, including control field devices, contactors, starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, photo eyes, VFDs, HMIs, interlock safety devices, etc.
• Provide positive self-motivation to achieve departmental goals.
• Review and complete work orders timely, conducting necessary maintenance or repairs as needed.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures at all times and ensure all Maintenance Personnel are following LOTO procedures at all times.
• Perform continuous education and training in related multi-craft skills.
• Maintain positive working relationship with all departments and sustain constant communication with Plant Management regarding any maintenance issues that may arise.
• Complete daily reports outlining maintenance or repairs conducted over the course of the shift.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policies.
• Follow SugarCreek safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

E DUCATION : High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), or equivalent experience; vocational training or associates with an electromechanical focus preferred.

E XPERIENCE : 2+ years of experience with automated equipment preferred; 2+ years of experience in a food manufacturing setting preferred.

C E R T I F I C A T I O N OR L I C E N S E R Q U I R E M E N T S : None.

Abilities, Knowldge, and Skills Required:

• Possess strong self-motivation to gain knowledge of machines, diagnostics tools, and hand tools, including their designs, uses, and maintenance.
• Able to communicate complex information effectively to other employees.
• Able to assist in troubleshooting to diagnose mechanical, controls, and electrical issues.
• Know how to use basic computer programs like Microsoft Office.
• Able to strictly follow any and all safety procedures and policies in place.
• Able to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Know how to operate industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
• Possess adequate hand dexterity to manipulate or move objects.
• Able to work well with others in a team environment.

Other Requirements:

No unusual physical requirements. Physical requirements are consistent with typical maintenance positions, including mostly standing/walking with little sitting required. Other physical activity like using stairs or lifting/moving items weighing less than 60lbs is required. Some travel may be required in between plants.

Some travel to other location is required.

Little work is performed in a comfortable, indoor, office-like facility. Most work is performed in an indoor, manufacturing facility with close proximity to heavy and hazardous machinery. Safety wear is required, including hard hat, hairnet, hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toe boots, coats, and other necessary equipment. Very little work is performed outside of the manufacturing facility.

Brandworthy, 4235 Thunderbird Lane, West Chester, Ohio, United States of America