Maintenance Technician (Food Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Maintenance Technician (Food Manufacturing): Performing troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance on facility and production equipment with an accent on PLC controls, mechanical systems, and industrial safety. Focus on ensuring operational efficiency in a food manufacturing environment while adhering to strict GMP and safety standards.

Location: Must be based in Rochester, NY, USA

Salary: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour

Company

A global leader in food innovation, committed to safety, health, and wellbeing across its nationwide production and innovation facilities.

What you will do

• Troubleshoot and repair facility, packaging, and process equipment.
• Execute preventative maintenance tasks and work orders.
• Maintain and troubleshoot manufacturing controls including PLC, AC Motor Drives, and Rockwell Automation systems.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and work on pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, GMPs, and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Collaborate with the production team to drive operational improvements.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• At least 5+ years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience.
• Must have good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, electrical drawings, and maintenance logs.
• Ability to lift/move over 50 pounds and work in elevated conditions.
• Must be flexible with overtime hours based on production demand.

Nice to have

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of CMMS software.
• Relevant technical certifications or licenses.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to a People First organization and hirify.global magic culture.
• Provision of uniforms, safety shoes, and required PPE.
• Opportunities for career development within a nationwide network of facilities.
• Focus on safety, health, and wellbeing in the workplace.