Maintenance Technician — Food Processing Equipment

Valley Queen; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with up to 5% company contrib.

Profit sharing plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Competitive insurance benefits

Job summary

Valley Queen is seeking a Maintenance Professional to keep our production and facility equipment running at peak performance. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to ensure smooth operations and zero downtime.

Responsibilities include installing and repairing production equipment, reading manuals, conducting inspections, and responding to maintenance calls quickly.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills; ability to work with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Basic computer skills for work orders and documentation.
• Ability to think on your feet and resolve issues quickly.
• Good communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair food processing and production equipment.
• Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Read and interpret manuals and work orders to complete service tasks.
• Perform routine plant inspections and address potential issues proactively.
• Respond quickly to maintenance calls to keep production moving.
• Maintain utility systems to prevent downtime.
• Keep accurate records for safety, quality, and compliance.
• Follow all safety rules, PPE requirements, and food safety standards.
• Participate in required safety and quality training.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Computer skills

Problem solving

Team communication

Education

Associate degree in technical discipline

Job description

Valley Queen is seeking a Maintenance Professional to keep our production and facility equipment running at peak performance. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to ensure smooth operations and zero downtime.

Responsibilities include installing and repairing production equipment, reading manuals, conducting inspections, and responding to maintenance calls quickly.