Lead Maintenance Technician

Job DescriptionJob Description

Maintenance Technician Lead – Food Manufacturing

About the Role:
We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician  Lead to keep our equipment, facility, and grounds running smoothly. In this role, you’ll troubleshoot and repair machinery, perform preventative maintenance, and support food production operations—all while following strict safety and food quality standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain:

  • Electrical power and control systems

  • Pneumatic, hydraulic, and vacuum systems

  • Food processing and packaging equipment

  • General mechanical systems

• Perform preventative maintenance programs to keep equipment in top shape

• Install new processing and packaging equipment (with supervision)

• Weld stainless steel and carbon steel as needed

• Repair and maintain facility buildings and grounds

• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical instructions

• Follow all safety, GMP, and food safety requirements

• Take on other maintenance duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of maintenance or related experience ()

• Background in meat processing or USDA/FSIS-regulated environments (a plus)

• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills

• Ability to read and follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions

• Comfortable with basic math (fractions, ratios, measurements)

• Positive, professional attitude and strong work ethic

Working Conditions:

• Requires frequent bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 lbs

• Long periods of standing and repetitive motion

• Must have good vision and attention to detail

Company DescriptionSterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.Company DescriptionSterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.