Maintenance Technician (Future Start)
Maintenance Technician Job Details:
Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM (Overtime, extra days, and holidays as needed)
Pay Rate: $33.49/hour
Selling Points About the Maintenance Technician Role:
- Join a long-standing organization built on over a century of dedication and innovation.
- Be part of a cooperative-driven culture committed to integrity, sustainability, and community support.
- Enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive Union benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and more.
- Work in an environment where employee input matters and your contributions directly support operational success.
- Be part of a team committed to producing high-quality, nutritious products for local communities.
Maintenance Technician Job Description:
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment to ensure continuous, efficient operation. This role requires strong mechanical and electrical skills, an understanding of regulatory requirements, and the ability to respond quickly to plant maintenance needs.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Diagnose equipment functionality and identify trouble areas; perform necessary adjustments and repairs.
- Perform basic repairs on pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyance systems, air compressors, and valves.
- Adjust and repair solenoid switches, hydraulic cylinders, gear boxes, pumps, and related components.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics; use electrical testing equipment effectively.
- Conduct electrical repairs on machinery, motors, and micro switches.
- Perform general building and equipment maintenance.
- Troubleshoot boiler and water tower operations, including steam generation issues.
- Utilize hand tools, lathes, drill presses, saws, welding equipment, and calibration devices to diagnose and fix mechanical issues.
- Complete work orders by their assigned deadlines and maintain required housekeeping standards.
- Communicate equipment or production concerns to supervisors.
- Conduct preventative maintenance on all industrial equipment.
- Support plant food safety programs and maintain compliance with all quality and hygiene requirements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision.
Maintenance Technician Job Requirements:
- High school diploma required; technical certifications or higher education preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong communication skills.
- Willingness to work overtime when needed.
- Ability to proactively identify and complete value‑added tasks.
- Competencies in communication, accountability, customer focus, initiative, problem‑solving, and collaboration.
PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs across 8 states. Our openings include receptionist, data entry, customer service, collections, office managers, call center, administrative assistant, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, warehouse, assembly, production, pickers, packers, forklift, machine operators, and maintenance mechanics.
PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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