Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing

Nothum Food Processing Systems, 3039 E Pythian St, Springfield, MO 65802, USA

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PMs) to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs on manufacturing equipment.
• Identify and address potential equipment failures before impacting production.
• Maintain ownership of PM schedules, task completion, and maintenance documentation.

• Support manufacturing operations by responding to maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with production teams to prioritize maintenance activities based on operational impact.
• Perform safety integrity checks and equipment inspections to ensure safe operation.
• Coordinate maintenance support for facility equipment within assigned scope.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, PM logs, and repair documentation.
• Track repair costs and contribute to cost-savings and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Analyze maintenance trends and recommend improvements to reduce recurring issues.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of the site maintenance program.
• Communicate directly with vendors and contractors regarding maintenance needs.
• Coordinate external service support for specialized or manufacturer-specific repairs.
• Recommend and purchase routine maintenance parts and tools within approved spending limits.

• Apply the Fortifi Formula and support the company’s Destination Zero safety culture.
• Conduct inspections and corrective actions on machinery and equipment.
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Perform work in compliance with safety procedures when working around energized equipment, heights, and mobile equipment.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting in a production environment.
• Experience supporting equipment uptime in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Preferred:
  Experience interacting with vendors or external service providers.
• Preferred:
  Technical training or trade school coursework in industrial maintenance, electrical, mechanical, or related field.
• Preferred: 3-5 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and basic electrical diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with production teams, vendors, and leadership.
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and documentation.
• Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and sense of urgency.
• Work performed primarily indoors in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Regular exposure to moving machinery, energized equipment, and industrial tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
• Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, climbing, and reaching.
• Occasional work at heights using ladders or scissor lifts.
• Occasional flexible hours or Saturday work to support preventive maintenance activities.

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