Maintenance Technician

• Lead daily shift operations and support production activities across the manufacturing plant. 
• Provide floor leadership and direction to production employees during assigned shifts. 
• Cover employee absences and assist in maintaining production continuity. 
• Communicate shift updates, operational concerns, and production status to plant leadership. 
• Verify production log sheets, batch documentation, and operational records are completed accurately. 
• Ensure production processes and work instructions are followed consistently. 
• Perform pre-operational equipment inspections and verify readiness for production. 
• Review raw materials and finished products for quality and operational concerns. 
• Troubleshoot operational and process issues to minimize downtime and disruptions. 
• Support employee coaching, conflict resolution, and overall team accountability in partnership with plant leadership. 
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized manufacturing environment. 

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing systems. 
• Diagnose equipment failures and conduct root cause analysis to reduce recurring downtime. 
• Repair and maintain motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, valves, mixers, and other production equipment. 
• Troubleshoot electrical systems including 220V/480V systems, motor controls, relays, panels, and contactors. 
• Install, align, and commission new or relocated equipment as needed. 
• Perform welding and fabrication work to repair or modify equipment and structural components. 
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals. 
• Respond to maintenance work orders and emergency repairs during production operations. 
• Assist with maintaining maintenance logs, repair records, and parts inventory. 
• Submit purchase requests for replacement parts and operational supplies as directed. 

• Operate equipment and machinery in accordance with company safety policies and OSHA standards. 
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure proper PPE usage at all times. 
• Identify and communicate potential safety hazards or operational risks. 
• Support plant housekeeping, sanitation, and environmental compliance efforts. 
• Participate in on-call rotations, overtime, weekends, or extended shifts as operational needs require.

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills in an industrial manufacturing environment. 
• Working knowledge of 220V/480V electrical systems preferred. 
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment safely and effectively. 
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, and work instructions. 
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills. 
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight while supporting team operations. 
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving abilities. 
• Basic computer skills for production and maintenance documentation. 
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement. 

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• 5+ years of manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or production leadership experience preferred. 
• Experience within chemical, agriculture, biologicals, liquid processing, or industrial manufacturing environments strongly preferred. 
• Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance, manufacturing technology, or related field is a plus. 
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred. 

• Ability to regularly lift 50+ pounds. 
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, and reaching overhead. 
• Ability to work in dusty, hot, cold, noisy, and industrial manufacturing environments. 
• Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment and industrial machinery. 
• Ability to wear required PPE and work safely in production environments. 

• Industrial manufacturing and production plant environment focused on humic and fulvic biological products. 
• Exposure to dust, raw materials, machinery, and varying plant temperatures. 
• Fast-paced operational environment requiring flexibility and responsiveness. 
• May require overtime, weekend, evening, or on-call support based on production demands.

What We Offer

• Collaborative, people-first culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Savings and retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off, starting at 3 weeks
• Career pathing and developmental opportunities