Maintenance Technician

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Maintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing (2nd Shift) to join their team. This is a fast-paced, high-volume production environment and is investing in reliable, safety-focused maintenance professionals who enjoy hands-on troubleshooting and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a maintenance professional who wants stable hours, modern equipment, and the chance to work in a technically engaging manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical issues on food processing and packaging equipment.
• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, mixers, ovens, freezers, pumps, gearboxes, and automated packaging lines.
• Troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including valves, cylinders, regulators, and air systems.
• Supporting electrical systems including motors, VFDs, sensors, control panels, and industrial power distribution.
• Assisting with PLC and HMI troubleshooting, monitoring I/O, and identifying root causes of equipment faults.
• Documenting work completed using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Partnering with Production and Quality teams to minimize downtime and maintain food safety standards.
• Following all safety procedures including lockout/tagout, GMPs, and plant safety policies.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven maintenance experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to ammonia refrigeration systems in an industrial environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience supporting production equipment in a high-volume setting.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Strong safety mindset with hands-on troubleshooting capability.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms).
• Electrical and controls troubleshooting beyond basic mechanical repair.
• Background in automated food packaging or process manufacturing.

Compensation Range: $37/hr - $48/hr

Work Schedule: 2nd Shift (3:00 pm-11:30 pm)

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Maintenance Technician looking for a new and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

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