Reliability and Maintenance Mechanic, Food Production

100Hires, Inc.; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a food manufacturing facility. You will maintain and repair production equipment including large-scale mixers, blenders, belt ovens, and conveyors, prioritizing uptime and safety.

Responsibilities include PLC/VFD troubleshooting, electrical schematics, welding, lift truck maintenance, and preventive maintenance. Collaborate on GMP/OSHA standards and log maintenance data for the Maintenance Manager.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Maintenance Technology or equivalent education/experience/training.
• 1–5 years in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Hands-on experience with PLC and VFD troubleshooting (no programming necessary).
• Knowledge of maintenance best practices, OSHA safety standards, and industry jargon.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment: large-scale mixers, blenders, belt ovens, and conveyor belts.
• Provide forklift service and support for warehouse operations.
• Own preventive maintenance schedules across all production machinery.
• Install, commission, debug, and stabilize new and existing plant equipment.
• Partner with Production to resolve safety and quality concerns quickly.
• Log accurate maintenance data (work orders, time cards) as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
• Escalate equipment concerns to the Maintenance Manager early.
• Be available for overtime assignments as needed.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Welding

Lift truck repair

Equipment diagnostics

Machine setups

Preventive maintenance

Electrical schematics

Education

Associate degree in Maintenance Technology

Job description

Make reliability your craftJoin a maintenance team dedicated to uptime, safety, and product excellence. Your mission is simple: keep production moving and continuously improve equipment reliability and glove quality.Your impactMaintain and repair production equipment: large‑scale mixers, blenders, belt ovens, and conveyor belts.Provide forklift service and support for warehouse operations.Own preventive maintenance schedules across all production machinery.Install, commission, debug, and stabilize new and existing plant equipment.Partner with Production to resolve safety and quality concerns quickly.Log accurate maintenance data (work orders, time cards) as directed by the Maintenance Manager.Escalate equipment concerns to the Maintenance Manager early.Be available for overtime assignments as needed.Take on related duties that support the maintenance function.What you’ll bringAssociate degree in Maintenance Technology or equivalent education/experience/training.1–5 years in a manufacturing environment preferred.Hands‑on experience with PLC and VFD troubleshooting (no programming necessary).Knowledge of maintenance best practices, OSHA safety standards, and industry jargon.Strong team player who communicates well on a busy plant floor.Working knowledge of GMP, OSHA, and production requirements in food manufacturing.Technical toolkitPLC troubleshootingElectrical schematicsMechanical troubleshootingFood and beverage manufacturingPneumaticsMotor replacement/repair/maintenancePreventive maintenance and inspectionElectrical troubleshootingWelding setups for productionLift truck repair and maintenanceMechanical assemblyEquipment diagnostics and troubleshootingMachine setups for production runs