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Job description
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Report to: Maintenance Manager
Location: Lewisville, TX
Job Type: Full-time/Non-Exempt
Business Hours: 8-hour shift, Weekends as needed
Pay Range: $20-$25/hr DOE
About the Company:
Warabeya North America is a leading food manufacturer specializing in high-quality fresh and ready-to-eat food products. As part of the global Warabeya Nichiyo Group headquartered in Japan, we are dedicated with years of food innovation with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Our North American operations are growing, offering a collaborative, fast-paced environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and growth together with the company.
Position Summary:
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining production equipment and facility systems in compliance with Company, USDA, and FDA standards. This role supports equipment reliability, preventive maintenance programs, food safety, and operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with company policies and environmental and safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Start up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain production machinery and equipment
Respond promptly to maintenance calls and equipment issues on production lines
Perform preventive maintenance on machines, pumps, motors, pneumatic, hydraulic, and facility systems
Diagnose equipment failures, complete repairs, and conduct basic root cause analysis to minimize downtime
Troubleshoot worn parts and rebuild machine assemblies, pumps, valves, cylinders, and actuators as needed
Utilize mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic PLC troubleshooting skills
Complete work orders in a timely manner and maintain accurate maintenance records
Monitor spare parts inventory and report usage and re-order needs to management
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area while properly maintaining tools and equipment
Follow all company safety procedures and immediately report unsafe conditions, injuries, or accidents
Additional Responsibilities:
Perform other duties as assigned
The Company reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities of this role as needed to meet business requirements.
Qualifications:
Required
High school diploma or GED
2+ years of maintenance experience
Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including the ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and ladder logic
Basic knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and plumbing systems
English proficiency in both oral and written
Actively listens and communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms, adapting to the audience as needed
Ability to maintain consistent performance in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
Ability to work onsite (remote work is not an option)
Flexible mindset with the ability to adapt to change and learn quickly
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time the employment begins and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.
Preferred
Technical or vocational training
Maintenance experience in a manufacturing or food production environment
Spanish proficiency in both oral and written
Experience in Cooling Tower
Knowledge of OSHA regulations
Work Environment and Workplace:
Work is primarily performed in an indoor environment, including manufacturing, kitchen, and warehouse settings
The role may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, regular exposure to conditions such as hot and cold temperatures, humidity, and confined spaces depending on job duties
The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to high
Physical Requirement:
To successfully perform the essential functions of this role, the employee must be able to:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position and/or move for extended periods
Perform repetitive hand and arm movements to operate food processing, packaging, or sanitation equipment
Safely handle raw materials, ingredients, finished products, and packaging materials in a production setting
Lift, transport, maneuver materials, or equipment weighing up to approximately 75 pounds
Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach frequently to access materials, equipment, and work areas
Maintain visual acuity to read labels, monitors, safety indicators, documents, and production instructions
Work in environments that may include exposure to food ingredients, cleaning agents, temperature-controlled areas (hot/cold), and moderate to high noise levels
Safely operate motorized vehicles or equipment within the facility as needed
Communicate effectively using speech, written language, hearing, and visual observation in person, by phone, and via virtual platforms
Ability to work at heights 20 feet or higher when required
Travel Requirements:
No travel is required for this role.
Benefits:
401(k), 401(k) matching
Dental/Medical, Vision insurance - 100% paid employee's premium
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Worksite address
lewisville, TX, 75029, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.