Direct Hire Opportunity!   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. This role is critical in ensuring plant equipment runs efficiently, safely, and in compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical/vocational certification or associate degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of EMT experience in a food manufacturing environment a plus.
• Understanding of food safety practices (GMP, HACCP, SQF, etc.).
• Proven ability to work with 3-phase systems, VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment, and mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical diagrams.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently under pressure.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with CMMS platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA safety training or certification
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley or Siemens PLCs
• bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
• Lean Manufacturing or TPM experience

salary: $60,320 - $79,000 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 1 PM - 9:30 PM
education: High School

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.

The essential functions of this role include:wearing steel toe shoesmanual lifting up to 50lbsstanding for 8 hours at one time
SkillsMechanical MaintenanceElectrical MaintenancePreventative MaintenanceFood Manufacturing
QualificationsYears of experience: 3 yearsExperience level: Experienced