Mechanical Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Recruiters should prioritize candidates from: Food Manufacturing, Beverage Production, Pharmaceutical manufacturing, Chemical plants, Plastics manufacturing, Highly automated production facilities. New DM at this client location and expect a high priority for fill.
Schedule:
Weekend day shift:
 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Rotating schedule:
Week 1: Thursday–Sunday
Week 2: Friday–Sunday
These are 12-hour shifts, so confirm candidates are comfortable with longer shifts and weekend work.
JOB OVERVIEW:
Join a growing aseptic beverage manufacturing facility as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician.
In this role, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment to keep operations running safely and efficiently.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment
Troubleshoot and repair motors, pumps, valves, gearboxes, and mechanical systems
Support production by diagnosing and repairing equipment failures
Maintain accurate maintenance logs and documentation
Read and interpret equipment manuals and process diagrams
Assist with root cause troubleshooting and continuous improvement
Follow all GMP, safety, and environmental guidelines
Support facility maintenance and minor building repairs as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years of industrial maintenance or mechanical experience
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Strong troubleshooting skills with industrial mechanical equipment
Ability to read equipment manuals and technical documentation
High School Diploma or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working in food or beverage manufacturing
Experience in a GMP-regulated environment
Familiarity with P&IDs and process flow diagrams
Experience with multiple trades such as HVAC, compressors, refrigeration, or welding
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed