Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

About Roger Wood Foods

Roger Wood Foods, a Sigma company, is committed to producing safe, high-quality food products while maintaining a strong focus on teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. We are looking for a skilled and dependable Production Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment.

Position Summary

The Production Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing manufacturing equipment to ensure efficient production operations. This role works with a variety of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems and plays a key role in supporting safety, quality, and productivity goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
• Repair or replace defective parts using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Install and adjust mechanical and structural components as needed.
• Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Test equipment following repairs to verify proper operation.
• Lubricate, clean, and inspect machinery to maximize reliability and performance.
• Work with single-phase and three-phase electrical systems, including 120V, 208V, and 480V circuits.
• Follow all company safety, GMP, food safety, and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance and certification requirements.
• Support SQF maintenance program requirements and documentation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required

Required

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, technical manuals, and operating procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Preferred

• Experience in food manufacturing or other high-volume production environments.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems and motor controls.
• Experience working with conveyors, packaging equipment, and automated production machinery.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in refrigerated, cold, or wet environments.
• Manual dexterity and ability to safely use maintenance tools and equipment.

Work Environment

This position operates in a manufacturing environment that may include exposure to cold temperatures, moisture, moving machinery, noise, and food production conditions. Personal protective equipment and adherence to all safety requirements are mandatory. You will train on 1st shift but then move to 2nd shift ( 12:00pm- 9:00pm)

Benefits

Why Join Roger Wood Foods?

At Roger Wood Foods, a Sigma company, you'll join a team dedicated to producing quality products while fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We offer opportunities to develop your maintenance skills, work with modern production equipment, and build a rewarding career in food manufacturing.

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