Industrial Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitary equipment conditions, following established safety procedures, and coordinating with Production and Quality Assurance personnel when equipment issues affect food safety or product quality. Experienced Maintenance Technicians will have the opportunity to utilize their mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and troubleshooting skills while maintaining specialized food processing equipment.

Industrial Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift | Food Manufacturing

Pay: $23.00–$26.00 per hour (Based on Experience) + Shift Differential
Location: Owasso, OK
Shift: 2nd Shift | 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Schedule: 4 Days On, 2 Days Off (Rotating Schedule)
Job Type: Temp-to-Hire
Experience: 3–5 Years of Industrial Maintenance Experience Required
Job Order #: 154606

Position Overview

Stand-By Personnel is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician for a second-shift, temp-to-hire opportunity in Owasso, Oklahoma. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial production equipment in a food manufacturing and meat processing environment.

Candidates must have 3–5 years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing or meat processing, with strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and experience maintaining industrial machinery.

This is a hands-on maintenance position involving conveyors, grinders, slicers, packaging machines, refrigeration equipment, and other food processing machinery. Candidates should be comfortable diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems while minimizing production downtime.

Experience with PLCs, automated machinery, and industrial electrical systems is highly valuable.

This opportunity offers $23.00–$26.00 per hour, plus a shift differential, with a rotating four-days-on, two-days-off schedule.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 
  High school diploma or GED required
  
• 
  3–5 years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing or meat processing required
  
• 
  Strong industrial mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
  
• 
  Experience maintaining production machinery and automated equipment
  
• 
  Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  
• 
  Ability to diagnose equipment failures and perform corrective repairs
  
• 
  Experience performing preventative maintenance on industrial equipment
  
• 
  Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints
  
• 
  Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and manufacturing regulations
  
• 
  Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
  
• 
  Ability to work independently and respond quickly to equipment failures
  
• 
  Strong communication and teamwork skills
  
• 
  Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment
  
• 
  Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required
  
• 
  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding maintenance work
  
• 
  Comfortable working in cold or humid manufacturing environments
  
• 
  Dependable attendance and commitment to workplace safety
  

Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, or a related field is preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Perform routine and preventative maintenance on industrial food processing equipment, including conveyors, grinders, slicers, packaging machines, refrigeration units, and related production machinery.

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to restore equipment operation and minimize production downtime.

Inspect machinery, diagnose equipment failures, and repair or replace defective components to maintain production efficiency.

Perform regular maintenance on refrigeration and HVAC systems to support proper temperature control and food safety requirements.

Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and other maintenance projects as needed.

Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and equipment documentation to determine repair requirements.

Maintain accurate maintenance records, including completed work orders, repairs, preventative maintenance activities, and parts inventory.

Work closely with Production and Quality Assurance personnel to identify and resolve equipment issues affecting production efficiency or product quality.

Provide guidance to production employees regarding proper equipment operation and basic troubleshooting procedures.

Follow all applicable OSHA, USDA, FDA, and company safety requirements, including established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Maintain clean and organized maintenance areas and perform additional industrial maintenance responsibilities as assigned.

Industrial Equipment Maintenance & Repair

Candidates must have hands-on experience maintaining industrial production machinery in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, identifying worn or defective components, performing repairs, and ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently.

Experience maintaining conveyors, grinders, slicers, and packaging equipment is especially valuable.

Candidates must be capable of responding to equipment failures and completing repairs while minimizing disruptions to production.

Mechanical, Electrical & Automation Troubleshooting

This position requires strong troubleshooting abilities across multiple industrial systems.

Candidates should be comfortable diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment problems.

Experience with PLCs, motor controls, industrial electrical systems, and automated manufacturing equipment is preferred.

The ability to identify the source of equipment failures, interpret technical documentation, and perform appropriate repairs is essential.

Refrigeration & HVAC Maintenance

Perform maintenance on refrigeration and HVAC equipment used to maintain appropriate production temperatures.

Responsibilities include inspecting refrigeration components, identifying operating concerns, and performing applicable maintenance or repairs.

Candidates should understand the importance of temperature control in food manufacturing and its relationship to product quality and food safety.

Preventative Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

Complete scheduled preventative maintenance activities to reduce unexpected equipment failures and improve machinery reliability.

Responsibilities include equipment inspections, lubrication, adjustments, component replacement, and identifying potential problems before they result in downtime.

Maintain accurate documentation of preventative maintenance and communicate equipment concerns promptly.

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

This position operates in a regulated food manufacturing environment.

Candidates must follow applicable OSHA, USDA, FDA, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements while performing maintenance activities.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitary equipment conditions, following established safety procedures, and coordinating with Production and Quality Assurance personnel when equipment issues affect food safety or product quality.

Strong attention to cleanliness, sanitation, and regulatory compliance is essential.

Maintenance Documentation & Production Support

Maintain accurate records of equipment inspections, completed repairs, work orders, and maintenance activities.

Monitor replacement-part needs and assist with maintaining organized parts inventory.

Work closely with production personnel to prioritize equipment repairs, communicate maintenance concerns, and support efficient manufacturing operations.

Candidates may also assist with training production employees on proper equipment use and basic troubleshooting procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician, Food Processing Maintenance Mechanic, Manufacturing Maintenance Technician, or Industrial Maintenance Mechanic is preferred.

Experience with the following is especially valuable:

• 
  Food manufacturing or meat processing equipment
  
• 
  Industrial conveyors and production machinery
  
• 
  Grinders, slicers, and packaging machines
  
• 
  Mechanical troubleshooting and repair
  
• 
  Industrial electrical systems
  
• 
  PLC troubleshooting and automated equipment
  
• 
  Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  
• 
  Refrigeration and HVAC maintenance
  
• 
  Preventative maintenance programs
  
• 
  Equipment installation and modification
  
• 
  GMP and food safety compliance
  

Candidates with strong electrical and automation experience are encouraged to apply.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This is a physically demanding industrial maintenance position requiring frequent movement throughout the production facility.

Candidates must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, kneel, reach, lift, carry, push, and pull while performing equipment maintenance and repairs.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs is required.

Work takes place in a food manufacturing and meat processing environment that may include cold, refrigerated, or humid conditions.

Candidates must be comfortable working around industrial machinery, refrigeration equipment, production lines, and automated systems.

All required personal protective equipment, sanitation procedures, and workplace safety requirements must be followed.

Schedule & Overtime

2nd Shift: 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM

Rotating Schedule: 4 Days On, 2 Days Off

Candidates must be comfortable working 12-hour overnight shifts and a rotating schedule that may include weekends.

Additional flexibility may be required for holidays, emergency repairs, and production needs.

Dependable attendance and punctuality are essential.

Why You'll Want This Opportunity

This position offers $23.00–$26.00 per hour, plus a shift differential, with a temp-to-hire opportunity and long-term employment potential.

Experienced Maintenance Technicians will have the opportunity to utilize their mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and troubleshooting skills while maintaining specialized food processing equipment.

The role provides hands-on experience with automated machinery, refrigeration systems, preventative maintenance, and industrial equipment reliability.

An excellent opportunity for a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician seeking a technically challenging position in Owasso.

Ready to Apply?

Apply today for consideration and reference Job Order #154606.

Candidates must have 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in food manufacturing or meat processing.

Applicants should highlight experience with industrial equipment troubleshooting, electrical systems, PLCs, conveyors, packaging machinery, and preventative maintenance on their resumes.

Apply online or call/text 918-582-0522 for more information.

You can also apply in person at:

Stand-By Personnel – Tulsa Skilled Division
1531 E. 2nd St.
Tulsa, OK 74120
Monday–Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM

Stand-By Personnel — Helping People, Changing Lives.