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Maintenance Technician

9/25/2025

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring all equipment and machinery is in good working condition. This includes making repairs and performing preventative maintenance while following all company policies and processes.

Salary

33 - 35 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
AbiMar Foods is proud to be a part of Grupo Nutresa, one of the largest and most respected food groups, known for its commitment to quality and innovation. We are committed to providing a wide variety of high-quality baked products to meet the diverse needs of our customers.
About the Role

Description

Pay: Starts at $33.00 - $35.00 plus $3.00 bonuses


We offer

*We offer relocation

*Longevity bonus

*Perfect attendance bonus

*7 Paid Holidays

*Sign on Bonus


Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring all equipment and machinery is in good working condition. Also responsible for making repairs and performing preventative maintenance while following all company policies & processes.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform preventative maintenance on the machinery and building, as needed
  • Must know and understand the emergency procedures in the event of equipment failure
  • Repair equipment as needed due to breakdowns
  • Responsible for overseeing maintenance of the facility and all equipment.
  • Must work closely with production to ensure that all product is produced in a timely manner with the highest food safety and quality standards
  • Proficient in electrical and mechanical work and troubleshooting
  • Ability to troubleshoot all motor controls such as HMI's and PLC's.
  • Ability to diagnose automation components such as HMI, PLCs, I/O, VFDs
  • Be able to identify communication systems on automation devices.
  • Ability to do basic programming of PLC's
  • Ability to design and implement ideas and innovations to successful projects to increase equipment efficacy, safety, and reliability
  • Sanitary welding a plus but not a requirement

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or (GED) is required.
  • Technical or vocational degree in related fields
  • Bakery experience is strongly preferred.
  • 3-5 years of related industrial maintenance experience is required.

Skills

  • PLC Skills - ability to troubleshoot and diagnosis low voltage systems using prints and a meter to diagnose issues; ability to connect to PLC via laptop and software; ability to write and read ladder logic to assist in troubleshooting
  • Ability to read and understand machine drawings.
  • Must be proficient using computer applications, spreadsheets, e-mail, SAP and/or other related systems.
  • Must be proficient in: welding, cutting, fabrication, mechanical troubleshooting.
  • Basic electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic skills are also required.


Key Skills
Preventative MaintenanceElectrical WorkMechanical WorkTroubleshootingPLC ProgrammingSanitary WeldingWeldingCuttingFabricationHydraulic SkillsPneumatic SkillsComputer ApplicationsMachine DrawingsAutomation ComponentsCommunication SystemsFood Safety
Categories
TradesManufacturingEngineeringFood & BeverageConstruction
Benefits
RelocationLongevity BonusPerfect Attendance Bonus7 Paid HolidaysSign On Bonus
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