Equipment Reliability Lead — Food Manufacturing

Ready to raise the bar on reliability?

Do you thrive in regulated environments and enjoy solving tough mechanical and electrical puzzles? In Brockton, MA, our Equipment Reliability Lead partners with Production, Sanitation, Logistics, and Maintenance leadership to keep a USDA facility safe, compliant, and running at peak performance. You’ll report to the Sr. Maintenance Manager and take the helm when the Maintenance Supervisor is away.

Your impact

• Own daily priorities: schedule repairs, maintenance, and installations to guarantee production readiness.
• Lead multi-craft troubleshooting on packaging lines—wrappers, checkweighers, cartoners, case packers, UPC barcoding systems, box/erectors, and conveyors.
• Diagnose, test, and repair 110/230/460V electrical systems (motors, starters, relays, timers, panels, breakers, conduit, wiring); read and apply electrical control schematics.
• Handle minor PLC programming and fault-finding to restore operations fast.
• Train colleagues on lifts and welding safety; mentor wastewater technicians and provide extended vacation coverage.
• Fabricate parts and modify equipment as needed; dismantle/reassemble assets for cleaning, lubrication, and planned maintenance.
• Coordinate contractor activities; assist with scheduling and oversight during planned outages.
• Keep the plant in compliance with city and fire regulations; uphold a clean, safe environment for employees and visitors.

What you’ll need to succeed

• High school diploma or equivalent; strong communication (written and verbal) and basic math.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in USDA or FDA food manufacturing.
• Self-motivated, dependable, safety- and quality-focused; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Proficiencies

• Motor replacement/repair/maintenance.
• Preventive maintenance and inspection methods.
• Broad maintenance and repair capabilities across plant assets.

Technology

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Availability to support a 24/7 operation on varying shifts.
• Extended periods of standing/walking with regular bending and squatting.
• Able to move throughout the facility and lift at least 50 lbs.
• Competent, safe use of hand and power tools.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work spans Refrigerated, Frozen, Office, and Waste Water areas.
• Ability to adapt to outdoor conditions as needed.
• Activity within food manufacturing, packaging, and warehousing settings.

Food safety & quality mindset

• Immediately report any food safety or product quality issues to supervision and/or QA.
• Escalate any risks or evidence of out-of-spec product, equipment, packaging, or raw materials to a designated manager for immediate action.

Org details

• Reports to: Sr. Maintenance Manager
• Department: Maintenance
• Location: Brockton, MA