Maintenance Technician I

The Mennel Milling Company; Cave Spring (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible PTO

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Mennel Milling Company in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to help keep plant equipment running safely and efficiently. The role involves mechanical and electrical maintenance, preventive tasks, and contributing to food safety and quality in a busy milling operation.

Shifts are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with weekends and some holidays; a background in electronics, mechanics or welding is valued; 5+ years' experience in relevant manufacturing preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and a 2-year technical degree in electronics, mechatronics, mechanics, welding, automation, or related field.
• Preferred 5+ years of maintenance experience in flour milling, food processing, or related manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment to maximize plant reliability and production efficiency.
• Performing preventive maintenance, welding, fabrication, equipment installation, and equipment testing to ensure safe and effective operations.
• Supporting food safety, GMP, OSHA, HACCP, and FSMA requirements while maintaining an audit-ready facility and clean work environment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Welding

Fabrication

Driver's license

Computer skills

Cranes/hoists

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year technical/industrial degree

Tools

Lifts/hoists/cranes

Job description

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Maintenance Technician I

Full Time Regular Roanoke, VA, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Maintenance Technician – Join Our Team!

Schedule: Full-Time; 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM shifts including weekends and potential holidays

Flip Your Career with Mennel!

At Mennel Milling, we’ve been feeding the world since 1886 by doing what’s right and bringing our best every day through teamwork and excellence. If you’re passionate about industrial maintenance, equipment reliability, and keeping manufacturing operations running at peak performance, this is your chance to make an impact.

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving the reliability, safety, and performance of plant equipment, machinery, and processing systems while supporting food safety and operational excellence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment to maximize plant reliability and production efficiency.
• Performing preventive maintenance, welding, fabrication, equipment installation, and equipment testing to ensure safe and effective operations.
• Supporting food safety, GMP, OSHA, HACCP, and FSMA requirements while maintaining an audit-ready facility and clean work environment.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent and a 2-year degree or educational equivalent in a technical or industrial field such as electronics, mechatronics, mechanics, welding, automation, or a related field.
• Preferred minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in flour milling, food processing, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, welding and fabrication experience, valid driver's license, computer proficiency, and the ability to operate lifts, hoists, and overhead cranes.

Why Join Mennel?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits (medical, vision, dental, HSA, EAP, and more)
• Career Advancement, training opportunities, and tuition assistance