Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Heartland Gourmet, LLC; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Gourmet, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production and facility equipment in a food manufacturing environment. This role supports safe, reliable, and efficient operations while complying with GMP, HACCP, and food-safety requirements.

The candidate will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and packaging equipment, troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and assist with installations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, schematics, diagrams, and work orders.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, multimeters, and diagnostic equipment safely.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use a CMMS.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production, packaging, processing, and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic control-system problems.
• Repair or replace motors, pumps, conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, sensors, belts, chains, valves, and related components.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance inspections and document all work accurately.
• Respond promptly to equipment failures and minimize production downtime.
• Assist with equipment installation, setup, changeovers, modifications, and continuous-improvement projects.
• Follow lockout/tagout, electrical safety, confined-space, fall-protection, and other applicable safety procedures.
• Perform maintenance in accordance with GMP, HACCP, allergen-control, sanitation, and food-safety requirements.
• Use food-grade lubricants and approved parts and materials where required.
• Protect exposed products and food-contact surfaces during maintenance, then verify that tools, parts, debris, and chemicals are removed before equipment returns to service.
• Communicate equipment condition, repairs, and follow-up needs to production and maintenance leadership.
• Maintain tools, parts, shop areas, and maintenance workspaces in clean and orderly condition.
• Support internal inspections, regulatory audits, and corrective actions.
• Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Preventive maintenance

Reading diagrams

Hand tools

Safety procedures

Team communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or certification in industrial maintenance

Tools

Multimeters

Diagnostic equipment

CMMS (computerized maintenance management system)

Job description

Department: Maintenance on Site, Lincoln, NE

Reports to: Maintenance Manager/Supervisor

Employment Type: Full-time

Schedule:6:30 AM to 3:00 PM M-F. Some weekends or Overtime may be required

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and improves production and facility equipment in a food manufacturing environment. This position supports safe, reliable, and efficient operations while following food-safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace-safety requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production, packaging, processing, and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic control-system problems.
• Repair or replace motors, pumps, conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, sensors, belts, chains, valves, and related components.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance inspections and document all work accurately.
• Respond promptly to equipment failures and minimize production downtime.
• Assist with equipment installation, setup, changeovers, modifications, and continuous-improvement projects.
• Follow lockout/tagout, electrical safety, confined-space, fall-protection, and other applicable safety procedures.
• Perform maintenance in accordance with GMP, HACCP, allergen-control, sanitation, and food-safety requirements.
• Use food-grade lubricants and approved parts and materials where required.
• Protect exposed products and food-contact surfaces during maintenance, then verify that tools, parts, debris, and chemicals are removed before equipment returns to service.
• Communicate equipment condition, repairs, and follow-up needs to production and maintenance leadership.
• Maintain tools, parts, shop areas, and maintenance workspaces in clean and orderly condition.
• Support internal inspections, regulatory audits, and corrective actions.
• Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two or More years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or consumer-goods manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, schematics, diagrams, and work orders.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, multimeters, and diagnostic equipment safely.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use a computerized maintenance management system.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently or as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or certification in industrial maintenance, electrical technology, mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience with PLCs, variable-frequency drives, automated packaging systems, refrigeration
• Knowledge of sanitary equipment design and food-processing operations.
• Experience working under USDA, FDA, SQF, BRCGS, or similar requirements.
• Welding or fabrication experience, particularly with stainless steel.
• OSHA, electrical, refrigeration, or related technical certifications.

Physical and Working Conditions

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work in tight or elevated spaces.
• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with assistance for heavier items.
• Work around moving machinery, electrical systems, chemicals, noise, moisture, heat, cold, and temperature-controlled areas.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, protective footwear, and sanitary garments.
• Work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, or on-call assignments as operational needs require.

Performance Expectations

Success in this position is measured by safe work practices, equipment reliability, preventive-maintenance completion, repair quality, accurate documentation, reduced downtime, and compliance with food-safety and quality standards.

Heartland Gourmet is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.