Maintenance Tech A level- $30-33/hr

Maintenance Tech B level- $25-26.50/hr

• 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM → Need 2 technicians
• 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM → Need 2 technicians
• 12-Hour PM Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM → Need 2 technicians

Details for the 12-Hour Shifts (2-2-3 Rotation Schedule):

Shifts run from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM.

Rotation Breakdown:

• Week 1: Work Monday & Tuesday, off Wednesday & Thursday, work Friday – Sunday
• Week 2: Off Monday & Tuesday, work Wednesday & Thursday, off Friday – Sunday

Job Title: Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Burlington, NC (All Alamance Foods production facilities)

Job Summary: The Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in supporting the maintenance, reliability, and efficiency of Alamance Foods' production operations. This position is responsible for performing complex troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on a wide range of high-speed food and beverage manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate is experienced in both mechanical and electrical systems, capable of working independently or in a team environment, and committed to ensuring maximum uptime and product quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis of electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Conduct repairs on PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens preferred), VFDs, HMIs, sensors, motors, and electrical control systems.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance procedures on production and utility equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and equipment manuals to guide repair and troubleshooting.
• Accurately document maintenance activities in daily logs and CMMS system.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to resolve persistent issues and drive process improvements.
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment and systems.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, OSHA, and Alamance Foods safety standards.
• Identify required replacement parts and maintain spare parts inventory.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior maintenance team members when needed.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in industrial electromechanical maintenance, preferably in food/beverage or high-speed packaging environments.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC motors, drives, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical drive systems.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and control systems.
• Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Basic computer literacy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix or CompactLogix systems.
• Experience working with SCADA systems and industrial instrumentation.
• Previous food and beverage manufacturing experience.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Exposure to wet or humid conditions, extreme cold/heat, moving mechanical parts, and airborne particles.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and reach throughout shift.
• Noise level ranges from moderate to loud.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly Rate: $25-33/hr (based on shift and level).
• End-of-Year Bonus eligibility.
• Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, HSA, PTO, Parental Leave, and Professional Development Assistance.