Fedup Foods - Wilmington, NC
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Wilmington, NC
About the position
The Maintenance Technician at FedUp Foods is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and responding to maintenance and repair needs of facility and manufacturing equipment. This role involves collaborating with production leadership to enhance equipment reliability and support continuous improvement initiatives. The technician will also assist in the installation of new equipment and contribute to the development of maintenance processes as the facility expands.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance on facility and manufacturing equipment.
- Respond to maintenance and repair needs of equipment.
- Collaborate with production leadership to improve equipment reliability.
- Support continuous improvement efforts in maintenance processes.
- Assist in the installation of new equipment or systems.
- Work with other maintenance technicians in a team environment.
- Troubleshoot equipment and system issues in real-time.
- Execute minor construction projects for facility modifications.
- Assist with the preventative maintenance program and manage spare parts inventory.
- Evaluate manufacturing performance data and recommend solutions.
- Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Assist and teach packaging technicians basic preventative maintenance procedures.
- Communicate and coordinate with outside vendors as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 3 years of previous maintenance technician or mechanic experience, preferably in a food or beverage manufacturing facility.
- Comfortable learning new equipment and mechanical systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve equipment malfunctions under pressure.
- Demonstrated experience in at least one maintenance craft: Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, HVAC, Carpentry, or Welding.
- Understanding of food safety, workplace safety, and food quality standards.
Nice-to-haves
- Technical degree in the Industrial field.
- Prior exposure or certifications in GMP and HACCP application.
- Familiarity with SQF policies.
- Working knowledge in industrial electricity.
Benefits
- Health Insurance (company pays 80-90% individual premium)
- Group Term Life Insurance (100% of premium paid by company)
- Vision and Dental Coverage (paid by the employee)
- Voluntary Group Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability (50% of premium paid by company)
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- 8 Paid Holidays
- PTO and Sick Time
