Weekend-Shift Food Plant Maintenance Technician

1440 Foods; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Paid holidays

In-house training

Onsite gym

Free protein bars and snacks

Job summary

1440 Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot machinery in our food and beverage production facilities. The role covers conveyors, mixers, fillers, packaging equipment, and refrigeration systems on a weekend schedule from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday through Monday.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience, familiarity with CMMS, and a strong grounding in electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or technical certification.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing (food production preferred).
• Experience with CMMS for preventive maintenance, work orders, and spare parts tracking.
• Experience working with food-grade materials and equipment and understanding food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on electro-mechanical equipment used in food and beverage production, including conveyors, mixers, fillers, packaging machinery, and refrigeration systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and mechanical issues to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Replace defective parts using hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, sanitized, and maintained per food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with production and quality assurance teams to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance while maintaining product quality and safety.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring compliance with manufacturer specs and safety guidelines.
• Document maintenance activities, parts used, and relevant information in maintenance logs.
• Adhere to safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
• Stay updated on industry developments and best practices for electro-mechanical maintenance in the food/beverage sector.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

HMI operation

PLC logic

Welding & fabrication

Cross-team communication

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma

Technical certification in mechanical tech

Tools

CMMS

Job description

1440 Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot machinery in our food and beverage production facilities. The role covers conveyors, mixers, fillers, packaging equipment, and refrigeration systems on a weekend schedule from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Friday through Monday.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience, familiarity with CMMS, and a strong grounding in electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.