Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

OverviewWe're seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support a highly automated food-processing facility running sophisticated mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and SCADA-driven systems. This role blends classic hands-on mechanical repair with modern electrical, instrumentation, and logic-based troubleshooting in a GMP-regulated environment.This is a position for someone who takes pride in safe equipment, strong communication, and partnering closely with both Maintenance and Production teams.Compensation$24 - $27 /hrMedical, dental, visionShift2nd: 1:30pm - 10:00pmRequirementsRequirementsMechanical Troubleshooting & Repair - Diagnose and repair mechanical failures across food-processing equipment, including alignments, adjustments, component replacement, and restoring proper machine operation.Electrical & Logic Diagnostics - Apply electrical principles, VFDs, SCRs, motor starters, and basic PLC/SLC logic to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical or control-driven equipment problems.Instrumentation & Device Support - Work with RTDs, gauges, pressure transmitters, I/Ps, and vortex flow meters used to control, monitor, and protect production equipment.Equipment Tuning & Setup - Use assembly drawings, manuals, and P&IDs to tune machinery, adjust settings, set parameters, and ensure equipment runs to specification.Plumbing, Metalworking & Facility Tasks - Perform basic plumbing, metalworking, fabrication, and general facility/building maintenance as needed.SCADA Operation & Documentation - Operate the plant's SCADA system, monitor equipment status, respond to alarms, and complete required maintenance paperwork accurately.Training & Knowledge Transfer - Train Maintenance Associates and Operations Associates on equipment basics, troubleshooting techniques, and proper maintenance procedures.Safety, GMP & Work Area Organization - Maintain a safe, compliant, and organized work environment following all facility safety standards, food safety requirements, and GMP guidelines.Cross-Functional Production Support - Partner with Production, assist with troubleshooting issues, and support improvement, involvement, or temporary project teams as assigned.QualificationsExperience - 3-5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in food processing or similar automated production environments.Mechanical Skills - Strong ability to diagnose, repair, and restore mechanical equipment including conveyors, mixers, bearings, drives, and related machinery.Electrical Knowledge - Understanding of electrical principles, sensors, VFDs, relays, starters, and basic PLC/SLC logic used in equipment troubleshooting.Instrumentation Familiarity - Experience with RTDs, transmitters, flow and pressure devices, and other instrumentation common to automated processing systems.SCADA Proficiency - Ability to operate, interpret, and document work within a SCADA monitoring and equipment control system.General Maintenance Skills - Competence in metalworking, plumbing, fabrication, and general building/facility maintenance.Communication & Teamwork - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to train others and effectively work within a self-directed team environment.Safety & GMP Compliance - Awareness of safety procedures, GMP practices, food-safety requirements, and proper machine operation guidelines.Continuous Improvement Participation - Willingness to contribute to production improvement teams, associate involvement teams, and temporary project groups as needed.BenefitsCompensation$24 - $27 /hrMedical, dental, vision