Position Summary This role serves as a technical expert and reliability leader responsible for advanced troubleshooting, predictive maintenance, root cause analysis, equipment reliability improvement, and mentoring maintenance team members. The Maintenance Technician I independently diagnoses and resolves complex equipment issues while supporting plant safety, productivity, and continuous improvement objectives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system failures. • Lead equipment recovery efforts during critical breakdowns and production interruptions. • Perform advanced troubleshooting using electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and diagnostic equipment. • Execute predictive maintenance activities, including vibration analysis, motor testing, alignment, balancing, and condition monitoring. • Conduct root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurring equipment failures. • Support capital projects, equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning activities. • Mentor and train Maintenance Technician II and Maintenance Technician III. • Identify and implement reliability improvements that reduce downtime and maintenance costs. • Complete and document maintenance activities within the CMMS. • Ensure compliance with all safety, GMP, food safety, and Lockout/Tagout requirements. Required Qualifications • High School Diploma or GED required. • Technical degree, apprenticeship, military maintenance training, or equivalent industrial maintenance experience preferred. • Minimum 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience. • Demonstrated multi-craft proficiency in mechanical and electrical maintenance. • Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. • Proficiency using CMMS systems and maintenance documentation. • Ability to lead technical projects and mentor maintenance personnel. Performance Expectations The Maintenance Technician I must demonstrate the ability to: • Independently troubleshoot and repair all plant equipment. • Lead major breakdown recovery activities. • Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions. • Improve equipment uptime and reliability metrics. • Develop and mentor other maintenance technicians. • Support maintenance planning and continuous improvement initiatives. 2nd Shift, 11-Hour shift