industrial maintenance mechanic - food industry.

We are seeking a highly skilled, precision-focused 3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic to be the essential guardian of our frozen food production. This is your chance to step into a high-autonomy role where you conquer complex, mission-critical systems—from high-speed packaging lines to specialized ammonia refrigeration utilities. If you possess the mechanical and electrical expertise to diagnose and eliminate chronic equipment failures when the plant sleeps, and you are driven by the pursuit of zero downtime, your future starts here.

salary: $70,000 - $79,000 per year
shift: Third
work hours: 11 PM - 8:30 AM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• High-Urgency Repair & PM: Perform essential PMs and quickly resolve unplanned electrical/mechanical issues on production lines (freezers, fillers) to uphold quality/compliance.
  
  
• Utility & Safety Focus: Maintain specialized utilities, including non-PSM components of the ammonia refrigeration system, steam, and compressed air. Complete high-priority safety work orders (LOTO devices, guarding).
  
  
• Drive Reliability: Implement Reliability-Centered Maintenance principles to eliminate chronic equipment failures and collaborate with operators on Total Productive Maintenance tasks.
  
  
• Technical Versatility: Use shop tools, TIG/MIG welder, and material handling equipment (forklift/scissor lift). Assist Engineering with equipment installation/commissioning.
  
  
• Documentation: Accurately use CMMS for parts identification, repair tracking, and communicating order status.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience (Minimum): 3+ years' experience as a Maintenance Mechanic in a food or beverage production environment is preferred.
  
  
• Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical controls. Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems.
  
  
• Preferred Skills: Technical degree (Industrial/Electrical/Mechanical), PLC troubleshooting (Allen Bradley), reading schematics.
  
  
• Aptitude: Passion for GMP/Food Safety, team communication, and continuous improvement
  
  

The essential functions of this role include:

wearing steel toe shoes

working in a non-temperature controlled environment

manual lifting up to 49lbs

working up to 5 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

Industrial Maintenance

Ammonia Refrigeration

Electrical

Electronic Maintenance

Attention To Detail

Reliability

Flexibility

Team Work

Mechanical Maintenance

Ammonia Refrigeration System

Safety

Blueprints

Schematics

Qualifications

Years of experience: 3 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.