Maintenance Technician

Location
Jacksonville, FL, US
Workplace
On-site
Compensation
Up to $25

About this role

HGS Bioscience is a fast-growing, agriculture-based manufacturing team. Our people are at the center of our success, and we are committed to building a supportive, growth-orientated workplace

The Maintenance Tech is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supporting daily production operations, equipment reliability, and plant safety within a biologicals manufacturing environment focused on humic and fulvic-based products. This blended role combines production shift leadership with advanced maintenance and troubleshooting responsibilities to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations.

This individual will lead day-to-day shift activities, support operators, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, perform advanced maintenance repairs, and help maintain a clean, organized, and compliant manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety-focused, capable of leading teams on the floor, and comfortable working in a fast-paced industrial production setting.

Roles & Responsibilities

Production & Shift Leadership

  • Lead daily shift operations and support production activities across the manufacturing plant. 
  • Provide floor leadership and direction to production employees during assigned shifts. 
  • Cover employee absences and assist in maintaining production continuity. 
  • Communicate shift updates, operational concerns, and production status to plant leadership. 
  • Verify production log sheets, batch documentation, and operational records are completed accurately. 
  • Ensure production processes and work instructions are followed consistently. 
  • Perform pre-operational equipment inspections and verify readiness for production. 
  • Review raw materials and finished products for quality and operational concerns. 
  • Troubleshoot operational and process issues to minimize downtime and disruptions. 
  • Support employee coaching, conflict resolution, and overall team accountability in partnership with plant leadership. 
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized manufacturing environment. 

Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

  • Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing systems. 
  • Diagnose equipment failures and conduct root cause analysis to reduce recurring downtime. 
  • Repair and maintain motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, valves, mixers, and other production equipment. 
  • Troubleshoot electrical systems including 220V/480V systems, motor controls, relays, panels, and contactors. 
  • Install, align, and commission new or relocated equipment as needed. 
  • Perform welding and fabrication work to repair or modify equipment and structural components. 
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals. 
  • Respond to maintenance work orders and emergency repairs during production operations. 
  • Assist with maintaining maintenance logs, repair records, and parts inventory. 
  • Submit purchase requests for replacement parts and operational supplies as directed. 

Safety & Compliance

  • Operate equipment and machinery in accordance with company safety policies and OSHA standards. 
  • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure proper PPE usage at all times. 
  • Identify and communicate potential safety hazards or operational risks. 
  • Support plant housekeeping, sanitation, and environmental compliance efforts. 
  • Participate in on-call rotations, overtime, weekends, or extended shifts as operational needs require.

Qualifications

  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills in an industrial manufacturing environment. 
  • Working knowledge of 220V/480V electrical systems preferred. 
  • Ability to operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment safely and effectively. 
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, and work instructions. 
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills. 
  • Ability to work independently with limited oversight while supporting team operations. 
  • High attention to detail with strong problem-solving abilities. 
  • Basic computer skills for production and maintenance documentation. 
  • Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement. 

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required. 
  • 3+ years of manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or production leadership experience preferred. 
  • Experience within chemical, agriculture, biologicals, liquid processing, or industrial manufacturing environments strongly preferred. 
  • Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance, manufacturing technology, or related field is a plus. 
  • Welding and fabrication experience preferred. 

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to regularly lift 50+ pounds. 
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders, and reaching overhead. 
  • Ability to work in dusty, hot, cold, noisy, and industrial manufacturing environments. 
  • Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment and industrial machinery. 
  • Ability to wear required PPE and work safely in production environments. 

Work Environment

  • Industrial manufacturing and production plant environment focused on humic and fulvic biological products. 
  • Exposure to dust, raw materials, machinery, and varying plant temperatures. 
  • Fast-paced operational environment requiring flexibility and responsiveness. 
  • May require overtime, weekend, evening, or on-call support based on production demands.

What We Offer

  • Collaborative, people-first culture
  • Competitive compensation and benefits packages
  • Savings and retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid time off, starting at 3 weeks
  • Career pathing and developmental opportunities

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Top Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Savings and retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid time off