Slicer/Dicer Maintenance Tech & Welding Specialist – First Shift

Southmill Champs; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mushroom Company in Cambridge, MD is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician specializing in slicer and dicer equipment and welding. This role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, sharpening, rebuilding, and repairing production machinery and related systems to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate will have strong welding skills, experience with blade systems, and the ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues while working safely with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree or certification in industrial maintenance, mechanical technology, or a related field preferred.
• Two to five years of industrial maintenance or similar experience preferred.
• Welding experience required.
• Experience maintaining slicers, dicers, blades, or food-production equipment strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience using diagnostic tools such as multimeters and thermal scanners.
• Familiarity with variable frequency drives (VFDs) is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, Spanish, or both.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair slicers, dicers, and related equipment.
• Sharpen and replace blades as needed.
• Rebuild slicer and dicer heads, including bearings, shafts, and fingers.
• Weld and repair equipment frames, housings, and other components.
• Perform preventive maintenance on conveyors, motors, pumps, and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, plumbing, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot and replace motors.
• Assist with the installation and setup of new machinery.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and parts inventory.
• Work closely with Production to reduce equipment downtime.
• Identify safety hazards and report concerns to management.
• Follow all company safety procedures and properly use required PPE.
• Assist with general Industrial Maintenance Technician duties as assigned.
• Learn proper startup and shutdown procedures for the ammonia and boiler systems.

Skills

Welding

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Systems

Diagnostics Tools

Reading Schematics

Education

High School Diploma

Trade Certification

Tools

Multimeter

Thermal Scanner

VFD Knowledge

Job description

The Mushroom Company in Cambridge, MD is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician specializing in slicer and dicer equipment and welding. This role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, sharpening, rebuilding, and repairing production machinery and related systems to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate will have strong welding skills, experience with blade systems, and the ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues while working safely with