Maintenance Technician - 2nd and 3rd Shift

Woeber Mustard Manufacturing Compan; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Woeber Mustard Manufacturing Company in Springfield, Ohio, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain production machinery, PLCs, conveyors, boilers, and electrical systems in a food processing environment.

The role requires compliance with strict food safety procedures, strong troubleshooting abilities, and hands-on mechanical and electrical expertise. Five years of experience in a food manufacturing setting is preferred, with teamwork and communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical background and knowledge of electrical systems.
• Experience with hand and power tools essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Five years' experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• PLC, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical trouble-shooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow food safety procedures during maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical devices in operation.
• Dismantle machines, replace parts, and adjust feed mechanisms.
• Repair/replace parts; lubricate and clean.
• Work with electrical conduit, wiring, drilling.
• Operate drills, grinders, welders for parts.
• Repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical components.
• Maintain clean work area and safety.
• Accept responsibility for safety of team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical background

Hand & power tools

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Food manufacturing experience

Tools

Drill presses

Grinders

Welders

Conduit and wiring tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Responsible for safely and efficiently repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment such as production machines and equipment, PLC’s, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, boilers, plumbing and electrical systems while remaining aware of the food safety aspects associated with the position, such as awareness of lubricants, food grade surfaces, boiler chemicals, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must abide by and follow all food safety procedures in the performance of maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot problems by observing mechanical devices in operation.
• Dismantle machines or equipment, replace defective parts and motors, and adjust fee mechanisms.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repair or replace defective parts. Install special functional and structural parts in devices. Lubricate and clean parts.
• Bend and cut conduit and wire, and drill holes in walls, floors, and ceilings for electrical connections.
• Set up and operate drill presses, grinders, welders, and other metal working tools to make and repair parts.
• Repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical parts and equipment.
• Clean work area after maintenance functions have been completed.
• Accepts personal responsibility at all times for themselves and assists where they can with the safety of other team members and contractors.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong electrical background is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of hand and power tools is essential.
• Requires the ability to act independently without direct supervision as well as to support a team to accomplish critical and timely objectives. Basic knowledge of product flows.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge to replay and/or replace and troubleshoot machinery, instrumentation, and hard-wired electrical devices in all areas of the plant.
• Mechanical aptitude to learn computer operation, software and to perform general maintenance on all types of equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Five years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred with emphasis in electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, PLC, schematics, and trouble-shooting equipment in a fast-paced environment.