Senior Facility Maintenance Technician - Cold Food Plant

The Job Shop; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Job Shop in Lancaster, TX is hiring a Sr. Facility Maintenance Technician for a temperature-controlled food production site. You will lead hands-on maintenance, diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, and mentor junior technicians to keep equipment safe and productive.

This role operates in a refrigerated environment (~38°F) with PPE requirements. Strong problem-solving, leadership, and collaboration are essential for keeping lines running and GMP standards intact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or food processing environment.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficient with hand/power tools and diagnostic instruments (e.g., multimeters).
• Basic math proficiency, including fractions, percentages, and metric conversions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on production, packaging, and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and conduct minor electrical repairs including AC/DC motor controls and solid-state systems.
• Assist in planning maintenance activities and coordinate repair schedules.
• Accurately complete and log work orders and maintenance records.
• Conduct daily inspections and support preventive and reliability-based maintenance.
• Promote GMP compliance, safety, and productivity standards.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and safety committees.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical documents.
• Support and mentor junior technicians as needed.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Tools & diagnostics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

Diagnostic instruments

Job description

The Job Shop in Lancaster, TX is hiring a Sr. Facility Maintenance Technician for a temperature-controlled food production site. You will lead hands-on maintenance, diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, and mentor junior technicians to keep equipment safe and productive.

This role operates in a refrigerated environment (~38°F) with PPE requirements. Strong problem-solving, leadership, and collaboration are essential for keeping lines running and GMP standards intact.