Manufacturing Reliability Mechanic, Packaging & Process Systems

Your mission: maximize uptime in a high-speed food production environment by combining mechanical know-how with solid electrical troubleshooting.

Impact you will make

• Keep industrial equipment running through rapid diagnostics and repair.
• Service conveyors, bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, and motors.
• Identify and correct faults across motors, sensors/photo eyes, relays, switches, starters, and panels.
• Provide first-line support on PLCs, VFDs, and automated machinery.
• Execute PMs to reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset life.
• Respond to breakdowns during production with urgency and precision.
• Conduct inspections to catch issues early and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with production and maintenance to ensure safe, efficient throughput.
• Follow lockout/tagout and all plant safety policies without exception.
• Document work: repairs, PMs, parts usage, and job completion.
• Assist with installations, adjustments, and line changeovers.
• Drive continuous improvement for uptime, safety, and performance.

Core qualifications

• Industrial/multicraft maintenance experience (required).
• Competence in both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Hands-on with conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, pneumatics, hydraulics.
• Electrical troubleshooting on motors, sensors, relays, switches, panels; familiarity with 3‑phase power (preferred).
• PLC and VFD troubleshooting exposure (plus).
• Experience in food manufacturing, poultry, meat processing, packaging, or other high-speed lines (preferred).
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and manuals.
• Understanding of PM strategies and reliability fundamentals.
• Strong safety mindset and comfort in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Reliable team player with clear, solution-focused communication.

Preferred background

• Food production or USDA-regulated facility experience.
• Exposure to packaging/processing equipment, pumps, motors, and automated lines.
• Knowledge of GMPs and safety practices including lockout/tagout.
• CMMS/work order systems proficiency.
• Welding, fabrication, or basic machining experience.

Your toolkit

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

Schedule & pay

Schedule may vary with plant needs and includes production support, PMs, emergency breakdowns, and occasional overtime as needed.

Pay is determined by experience, skill level, and shift.

Why you’ll thrive here

If you enjoy the challenge of solving complex equipment problems and take pride in safe, reliable operation, you’ll make a tangible difference from day one.