At a Glance
- Tasks: Troubleshoot and maintain food manufacturing equipment in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join PBI-Gordon, a people-first, employee-owned company.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and generous paid time off.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for career growth and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values safety, teamwork, and ownership.
- Qualifications: 5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, with strong troubleshooting skills.
The predicted salary is between 21.85 - 21.85 £ per hour.
At PBI-Gordon Companies, and our subsidiaries PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and PetAg, Inc, our priority is people, pets, and the places they go. As employee owners, we support each other in building our careers as well as our companies. Our foundation is rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride. Come grow with us!
Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair of food manufacturing and packaging equipment, supporting safe, compliant, and efficient plant operations. This role maintains mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic PLC controlled systems in a GMP environment, supports equipment installations and line changeovers, and partners with production and engineering to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
Compensation & Benefits
- Employee Ownership (ESOP): Company-funded retirement contribution of ~18% of pay, plus 401(k)
- Competitive pay with bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, and Pet Insurance
- Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave
- Fitness reimbursement and tuition assistance
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform all work in compliance with food safety, GMP, OSHA, and HACCP requirements, maintaining a clean, safe, and audit ready production environment.
- Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on food processing, blending, conveying, and packaging equipment, including fillers, conveyors, motors, pumps, and ancillary systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical and controls-related issues, including AC/DC motors, VFDs, sensors, safety circuits, and basic PLC controlled equipment within skill level.
- Support PLC based systems by diagnosing faults, verifying I/O, interpreting ladder logic (read only), and working with engineers or integrators on automation issues.
- Assist with equipment installation, line modifications, and upgrades, including utilities such as electrical, compressed air, gas, and vacuum systems.
- Perform changeovers and startup support, ensuring equipment is properly set, tested, and released for food production.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and OEM manuals to support effective troubleshooting.
- Participate in continuous improvement, reliability, and process improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis and downtime reduction efforts.
- Support food safety and safety teams, audits, and corrective actions related to maintenance activities.
- Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, ladders, and work safely at heights as required.
- Perform basic fabrication and repair using stick or TIG welding as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Required Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with food or CPG manufacturing strongly preferred.
- Food Manufacturing Knowledge: Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, sanitation standards, and allergen awareness.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience working around PLC controlled equipment, VFDs, sensors, and industrial automation systems.
- Ability to safely diagnose issues and escalate programming changes to engineering or controls partners.
- Maintenance Systems: Experience with PM programs and maintaining equipment to ensure uptime, food safety, and reliability.
- Communication: Ability to work cross functionally with production, quality, and engineering teams.
- Travel: None.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: technical or trade training preferred.
- Language: Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus, not required.
Work Environment & Culture
We offer a collaborative, employee-owned workplace where accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement matter. Employees are encouraged to share ideas, grow their skills, and build long-term careers.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
Ready to Apply?
If you enjoy dependable, hands-on work and want to be part of a team that values safety, teamwork, and ownership, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.
Employment is contingent upon and may not begin until the successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen. PBI-Gordon and its subsidiaries participate in E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Maintenance Tech II employer: PetAg
At PBI-Gordon Companies, we pride ourselves on being an employee-owned organisation that fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment. Our commitment to integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement not only enhances our operations but also empowers our employees to grow their skills and build rewarding careers. With comprehensive benefits, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and generous paid time off, we ensure that our team members feel valued and invested in the success of our company.
