Maintenance Technician (Food Industry)

Job overview

The Maintenance Technician (Food Industry) is an onsite role based in Smithfield, VA, with a salary range of $40–$50 per hour. This position supports a leading food and beverage manufacturer by ensuring the smooth operation of advanced production equipment. The role exists to maintain, repair, and optimize manufacturing machinery to ensure maximum productivity and minimal downtime. It involves performing routine inspections, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical faults, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll do

• Conduct regular inspections of machinery
• perform routine and preventative maintenance
• troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical faults
• read and interpret equipment manuals and schematics
• comply with safety regulations
• document maintenance work
• assist in the installation of new equipment
• participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

day shift

smithfield va

food industry

maintenance technician

preventative maintenance

troubleshooting

manufacturing

mechanical

electrical

$40-$50/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive Pay, 401K, PTO, Health/Dental/Vision

Why this role

5+ years of experience in manufacturing maintenance; competitive pay; 401K; health/dental/vision benefits.

About the employer

Jobot is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.