Maintenance Technician - All Shifts

Tandem Foods; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician in the Pittsburgh area to perform machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance across the manufacturing facility.

The role emphasizes maximum production uptime, equipment reliability, and adherence to safety and food quality standards, requiring strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and a proactive maintenance mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and automated control systems.
• Proficient with hand and power tools and precision measuring devices.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills under time pressure.
• Good communication and documentation abilities.
• Team-oriented with a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by performing preventive maintenance on motors, conveyors, production lines, and utility systems.
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs of production equipment as needed.
• Execute scheduled maintenance and inspections in accordance with maintenance plans and downtime windows.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Identify root causes of equipment issues by observing operation and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Replace defective parts and adjust machine functions using standard tools and precision devices.
• Fabricate and install repair parts as needed using machine shop tools and equipment.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Partner with Engineering on new projects, installations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate ongoing issues or opportunities across shifts.
• Follow all safety, GMP, and company compliance policies to ensure a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

PLCs/VFDs

Tools

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Machine shop tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician at Tandem Foods is responsible for performing machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance throughout the manufacturing facility. This role plays a key part in ensuring maximum production uptime, equipment reliability, and adherence to all safety and food quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, a proactive maintenance mindset, and the ability to work cross-functionally to support production and engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by performing preventive maintenance on motors, conveyors, production lines, and utility systems.
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs of production equipment as needed.
• Execute scheduled maintenance and inspections in accordance with maintenance plans and downtime windows.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Identify root causes of equipment issues by observing operation and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Replace defective parts and adjust machine functions using standard tools and precision devices.
• Fabricate and install repair parts as needed using machine shop tools and equipment.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Partner with Engineering on new projects, installations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate ongoing issues or opportunities across shifts.
• Follow all safety, GMP, and company compliance policies to ensure a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, and automated control systems preferred.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills under time-sensitive conditions.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Team-oriented with a proactive, safety-first mindset.