Maintenance mechanic

  • Varite
  • Sanford, Maine
  • Full Time

Salary max USD $71,760

Job Descriptions:

The Maintenance Technician Mechanic is responsible for performing Preventative Maintenance (PMs) and repairs of automated equipment which include AC/DC motors, pumps, PLC/controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, conveyors, trolleys, etc. in an FDA-Regulated environment.

This role will work closely and cross-functionally, with Maintenance, Safety, Operations, Quality, etc. to meet business objectives and productivity requirements. The Maintenance Mechanic will report to the Maintenance Engineer Leader.

This is a second shift position with working hours from Monday - Friday, 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. with occasional overtime on Saturdays.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Execution of assigned Preventative Maintenance activities, including creation and updating of documentation
  • Troubleshoots and resolves equipment issues in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
  • Support Operations to perform changeovers of equipment on an as needed basis.
  • Assist in controlling adequate inventory parts and supplies
  • Coordinates with upstream and downstream processes by collaborating with Planning and Warehouse teams as well as vendor representatives on timing of effective changeovers
  • Maintains work area to required standards. Performs housekeeping activities as per established protocol and conducts/participates in area housekeeping assessments per requirements.
  • Understands and adheres to Environmental, Occupational, Health and Safety requirements
  • Understands and adheres to all Quality, Good Manufacturing Practices and Micro Cleaning & Sanitization Guidelines and standards
  • Supports general building maintenance to ensure the facility meets the federally GMP required standards, and safety guidelines required by OSHA.
  • Understands dynamic production scheduling and demands, and prioritizes maintenance activities in order to enable, support and facilitate said demands.
  • Other job functions that may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • 3+ years experience with maintaining and repairing automated equipment, particularly mechanical, electrical and pneumatic controls
  • Knowledge and the ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines and standards
  • Ability to work well with others and independently
  • Knowledge and ability to follow standard safety procedures
  • Ability to collaborate and align with team of production Operators and Leaders to align on priorities in order to accomplish goals
  • Ability to consistently climb, bend, kneel and lift 50 pounds safely throughout the course of a shift
  • Ability to remain on-call for nights and weekend coverage.
  • Technological proficiency with Microsoft or Google Suite, SAP, etc.
  • Ability to safely climb stairs and ladders and bend to 90 degrees repeatedly
  • General working knowledge food safety regulations (AIB, FDA, USDA, cGMP).

Preferred:

  • 3+ Years Electromechanical Experience
  • Experience working with food safety regulated environments (AIB, FDA, USDA, cGMP)
  • Technical Certification or Degree in Machining, HVAC, Electromechanics, or related discipline.

Travel Requirements:

None

Key Competencies:

  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Electrical knowledge
  • Pneumatics / Hydraulics
  • Controls (Preferred).
Job ID: 489764162
Originally Posted on: 8/17/2025

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