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Description

The Process Controls Technician supports production, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing processes within liquid product manufacturing, packaging, and sanitation operations. This role is responsible for programming, troubleshooting, monitoring, and maintaining process control systems and equipment across the facility.

The ideal candidate is highly technical, proactive, and experienced with industrial automation, PLCs, SCADA systems, and manufacturing technologies in a fast-paced production environment.

What You'll Do:

• Support and maintain safe operating standards and procedures throughout the facility
• Troubleshoot and optimize automated manufacturing and packaging systems
• Program, monitor, and maintain process controls for manufacturing and sanitation operations
• Support controls and programming for filling and packaging equipment
• Maintain and troubleshoot steam, water, and product temperature control systems
• Support SCADA systems and electronic monitoring systems
• Verify bulk ingredient meters and tank level monitoring systems
• Assist with special engineering and process improvement projects
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, contractors, vendors, and plant operations teams
• Drive proactive process improvements to reduce downtime and improve efficiency
• Maintain strong internal and external customer satisfaction standards

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Associate degree in Industrial Electronics, Automation, Electrical Technology, or related field
• OR 5+ years of hands-on industrial controls experience
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Experience with Rockwell Automation software and Allen Bradley components
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and industrial automation technologies
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
• Experience working in manufacturing or food production environments
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and technical documents
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working around moving equipment, extreme temperatures, and high-noise environments
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks including climbing, bending, and standing for extended periods

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Food manufacturing or liquid processing experience
• Experience with filling and packaging equipment controls
• Knowledge of sanitation process controls
• HMI programming experience
• Experience with instrumentation and process monitoring devices
• Preventive maintenance and continuous improvement experience
• Familiarity with electrical safety procedures and lockout/tagout practices
• Experience supporting capital projects or equipment installations

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing and production facility environment
• Frequent exposure to wet, humid, hot, cold, and high-noise conditions
• Work around moving machinery and industrial equipment

Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial food production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical in maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable production operations while supporting high-speed processing and packaging systems. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, experience working with industrial equipment, and the ability to perform preventative maintenance in a production setting.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment and facility support systems
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Work with PLCs, motor controls, conveyors, pumps, packaging lines, and electrical circuits
• Dismantle equipment, inspect components, and replace defective parts as needed

Preventative Maintenance & Reliability

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance using technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints
• Complete work orders and accurately document repairs and maintenance activities
• Assist other maintenance team members with large-scale or complex repairs

Safety & Compliance

• Follow OSHA safety standards and Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Maintain compliance with food manufacturing sanitation and safety requirement
  

Must-Have Qualifications

• Previous industrial maintenance or manufacturing maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Experience with industrial electrical systems, motor controls, or PLC troubleshooting
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Experience working with conveyors, pumps, packaging equipment, or production machinery
• Strong safety awareness and understanding of Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Reliable attendance and ability to work independently or on a team
  

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Food manufacturing experience
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• PLC programming or advanced troubleshooting experience
• CMMS/work order system experience
• Electrical certification, technical schooling, or vocational training
• Multi-craft maintenance background
• Experience in high-speed packaging or processing environment
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Opportunity for additional incentive pay through skills assessments
• Sign-on bonus available
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Uniforms and safety gear provided
• Ongoing training and advancement opportunities
  

Why Join Us?

• Stable, growing food manufacturing environment
• Strong focus on employee development and career growth
• Team-oriented culture focused on safety and operational excellence
• Opportunity to work with advanced industrial production equipment
• Long-term career opportunities within a nationally recognized organization

Description

Onsite Night Shift 5pm-5am 2,2,3 Schedule.

• 5+ years experience operating industrial ammonia (NH3) refrigeration systems
• Hands-on experience with multi-stage ammonia compression systems
• Strong knowledge of IIAR ammonia safety standards
• Direct involvement with Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical control systems (Frick or GES)
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of the physics of the refrigeration cycle
• Experience completing and documenting preventive maintenance (PMs)
• Working knowledge of LOTO, PPE, and Hazard Communication

• Associate degree in HVACR, Refrigeration, or Electrical
• RETA and/or CIRO certification
• Trade school certification or equivalent training
• Experience with:
• Screw compressors
• Evaporative condensers & room cooling evaporators
• Boilers and hot water systems
• Cooling towers, chillers, and pumps
• Compressed air systems and air dryers
• HVAC systems
• Facilities plumbing and pipefitting
• Experience training or mentoring maintenance technicians
• Emergency Response Team participation
• Background in maintenance reliability programs
• Experience in food manufacturing or regulated industrial environments

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a critical role in keeping advanced production equipment running safely and efficiently. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on electro-mechanical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment
• Preventive maintenance on motors, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and production machinery
• Working from electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation
• Diagnosing equipment failures and minimizing downtime
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in compliance with plant standards
  

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• 2+ years of electro-mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills
• Comfortable using a multimeter
• Experience working with 480V, 3-phase electrical systems
• Willingness to work nights and 12-hour shifts
• PLC exposure or industrial controls familiarity
  

Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• Military maintenance backgrounds strongly encouraged
• Navy: EM, MM, FC
• Aviation Electrician
• Similar MOS / AFSC experience
• Food manufacturing, packaging, or high-speed production experience

Description

Join our team and become a part of the leading nationwide provider of commercial food equipment service!

• You will work with customers to electrically/mechanically troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of commercial food equipment to include cooking, food preparation, ware washers, weigh wrap, baking and refrigeration.
• You will typically leave from home each morning and work with minimal direct supervision at customer sites.
• You will meet or surpass weekly productivity and customer-oriented goals while maintaining a high level of customer service.
  

Qualifications

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

• An accredited High School Diploma or GED and 4-6 years of similar electrical/mechanical experience
• You must have a valid Driver’s License and ability to drive multiple hours daily
• You should be able to work Overtime and On-Call as required
• You must be able to attend our industry leading training at our corporate headquarters in Troy, OH

Physical Demands & Work

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may:

• Lift up to 75 lbs with or without assistance
• Climb up to 10 ft with an A-frame ladder
• Occasional roof access may be necessary through extension ladders or fixed ladders greater than 20 feet
• Extensive walking 3-5 miles / day
• Extensive driving 5-6 hours/day
• Kneel, squat, bend, push/pull
• Move in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment
• Operate machinery and/or power tools
  

Working Conditions

• Office facility and customer facilities (including commercial kitchens of various types of businesses)
• Exposure to noise, heat, cold, slippery, wet dirty conditions may occur
• Travel requirement up to 50% of time
  

Hours of Work

• Normal business hours with occasional/frequent/extended hours as needed
• Flexibility with schedule to meet critical deadlines
• Extended hours may include nights and/or weekends
• Normal scheduled hours cover early mornings, evenings and/or weekends
  

Why work for us?

• Competitive pay
• Great insurance options with low premiums
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401K with company match
• Extensive on-the-job, online, and classroom training
• Service vehicle, uniforms, and safety equipment provided
• Safety-conscious work environment