Electromechanical Maintenance Specialist, Food Manufacturing

Keep high-speed food production lines running safely, reliably, and efficiently by diagnosing and repairing both mechanical and electrical issues across the plant.

A day in the life

The line starts before dawn. A conveyor hesitates; you’re there with a meter and a wrench. You trace a fault from a photoelectric sensor to a starter, swap a motor, tension a chain, and bring the system back to speed. Between calls, you execute preventive maintenance on gearboxes and VFD-driven equipment, log your work in the CMMS, and partner with production to plan the next changeover. Safety is non‑negotiable—you lead with lockout/tagout and coach others to do the same.

What you’ll own

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial production equipment in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Perform mechanical work on conveyors, bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, and motors.
• Diagnose electrical issues involving motors, sensors/photo eyes, relays, switches, starters, and control panels, including 3‑phase systems.
• Support troubleshooting of PLCs, VFDs, and automated production equipment.
• Execute preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and boost reliability.
• Respond rapidly to breakdowns during production and stabilize equipment performance.
• Inspect machinery to identify and correct emerging issues before they escalate.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teammates to sustain safe, efficient operations.
• Follow all plant safety policies, including lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, PMs, parts usage, and completed work.
• Assist with equipment installs, adjustments, and line changeovers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on uptime, safety, and equipment performance.

What you bring

• Hands-on experience in industrial or multicraft maintenance (required).
• Demonstrated skill troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Mechanical strengths: conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, pneumatics, hydraulics.
• Electrical capabilities: motors, sensors/photo eyes, relays, switches, control panels, and 3‑phase equipment (preferred).
• Exposure to PLC and VFD troubleshooting (a plus).
• Background in food manufacturing, poultry, meat processing, packaging, or other high-speed production (preferred).
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Solid understanding of preventive maintenance and equipment reliability principles.
• Proven commitment to working safely in a production setting and thriving in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, safety-focused teammate who communicates well with production and maintenance.

Preferred experience

• Food production, poultry, meat processing, or USDA-regulated facility experience.
• Work with conveyors, packaging and processing equipment, pumps, motors, and automated lines.
• Knowledge of GMPs and plant safety practices, including lockout/tagout.
• CMMS or work order system experience.
• Welding, fabrication, or basic machining exposure.

Technical proficiency

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Troubleshooting and Electrical Repair
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Industrial Electrical Experience and Industrial Electrical Systems
• Hydraulic Systems & Components
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Equipment Installation & Wiring
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Schedule and compensation

Schedules vary with plant demand and include production support, preventive maintenance, emergency breakdown response, and occasional overtime as needed.

Compensation is based on experience, skill level, and shift.

Why this role

If solving complex equipment issues energizes you and you take pride in keeping production lines running, this is a chance to make a visible impact on safety, uptime, and product quality every shift.