We are seeking a skilled and experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician (EMT) with a strong background in food manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing both electrical and mechanical systems in a food production environment. spanish speaker is a must.This role is critical in ensuring plant equipment runs efficiently, safely, and in compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.

salary: $66,000 - $75,000 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 1 PM - 9 PM
education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Install and maintain motors, sensors, drives, conveyors, gearboxes, and automated equipment.
• Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters, PLC interfaces, and motor testers.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, and other food safety protocols during all maintenance work.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Maintain proper documentation of maintenance activities using CMMS (e.g., UpKeep, SAP, or other platforms).
• Assist in equipment upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement projects.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns promptly and support production needs.
• Support cross-functional teams in maintaining high standards of equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Participate in safety meetings, training, and audits.
• Minimum 3 years of EMT experience in a food manufacturing environment a plus.
• strong understanding of food safety practices (GMP, HACCP, SQF, etc.).
• Proven ability to work with 3-phase systems, VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment, and mechanical assemblies.

The essential functions of this role include:working in a smoke free environmentwearing steel toe shoesworking in a non-temperature controlled environmentmanual lifting up to 45lbs
SkillsMechanical AssemblingMechanical MaintenanceMechanical Engineering
QualificationsYears of experience: 3 yearsExperience level: Experienced