Maintenance Technician – Food Processing & GMP

Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32 is seeking a Maintenance Tech to oversee preventive maintenance, repair, modification and start-up/shut-down of commissary equipment, ensuring safe operations.

The role requires diagnosing malfunctions, creating maintenance schedules, inspecting drives, motors, belts and fluids, minimizing downtime, and maintaining GMP compliance. 2+ years in food manufacturing preferred; AAS or technical degree preferred; OSHA certs welcomed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, blueprints, and technical procedures.
• Experience with CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Uphold a safe working environment in compliance with USDA regulations and corporate safety standards.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and develop effective repair strategies.
• Create and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all equipment.
• Adhere to checklists for inspecting drives, motors, belts, fluid levels, and filters.
• Minimize production downtime.
• Follow all safety policies, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
• Organize inventory of maintenance supplies, spare parts, and tools.
• Communicate effectively to maintain building safety and GMP compliance.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Refrigeration systems

Plumbing systems

Hydraulic systems

CMMS familiarity

Education

AAS or technical degree

Certifications like CMRP or CPMM

OSHA safety certification

Job description

Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32 is seeking a Maintenance Tech to oversee preventive maintenance, repair, modification and start-up/shut-down of commissary equipment, ensuring safe operations.

The role requires diagnosing malfunctions, creating maintenance schedules, inspecting drives, motors, belts and fluids, minimizing downtime, and maintaining GMP compliance. 2+ years in food manufacturing preferred; AAS or technical degree preferred; OSHA certs welcomed.