Maintenance Technician

About the Role : We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our team supporting a dynamic food manufacturing facility. This hands-on, multi-craft maintenance role is essential to maintaining the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of production, packaging, and utility systems within a 24 / 7 operation.

Key Responsibilities :

Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance

Maintain and service pumps, conveyors, boilers, refrigeration, and automated packaging & slicing equipment

Diagnose and resolve issues with PLCs, VFDs, instrumentation, and control systems

Read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, and electrical drawings to ensure proper system operation

Support food safety initiatives and maintain sanitary process systems

Collaborate with the maintenance team to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

Work independently with a strong focus on safety and compliance

Ideal Candidate Qualifications :

Minimum 1 year of industrial maintenance experience (food or beverage industry preferred)

Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills

Proficient with PLCs, VFDs, and automated packaging / slicing machinery

Experience with pumps, conveyors, boilers, refrigeration, and instrumentation calibration

Ability to interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and related documentation

Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration, boilers, and wastewater systems is a plus

Commitment to food safety, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement

Safety-conscious with the ability to work independently on a 6am–6pm schedule, including weekends as needed

What We Offer :

Competitive hourly wage plus time-and-a-half overtime pay

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans

Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company

Supportive, team-oriented work environment committed to quality, safety, and reliability

Apply today at claudia.najera@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.