Industrial Maintenance Technician
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Entry
Bachelor's
Oklahoma City, OK, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance
About the job
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
- Understanding of LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space, and other safety procedures.
- Understanding of food safety requirements in an FDA/USDA-regulated environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and proven ability to maintain, diagnose, and repair industrial food processing and packaging equipment.
- Hands-on experience with conveyors, fillers, packers, sealers, robotic systems, and/or utility systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of mechanical systems, including bearings, gearboxes, motors, belts, chains, and drive systems.
- Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical systems, including sensors, VFDs, PLCs, 24–480V, and three-phase power.
- Competency in using hand tools, power tools, and precision measurement instruments.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance practices and maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and P&IDs.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime and weekends.
- Ability to walk or stand for the majority of a shift; occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; and step, climb, bend, kneel, or crouch to access workspaces.
- Ability to operate in temperatures ranging from extreme hot to extreme cold.
- Ability to use hands to feel and grasp objects, operate tools and machine controls, and perform repetitive movements.
- Visual perception needed for the job, including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment, including conveyors, fillers, tray sealers, labelers, robotic systems, utility equipment, and related machinery.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues to minimize downtime and maintain continuous operations.
- Inspect equipment to identify wear, defects, or potential failures and perform timely repairs or replacements.
- Install, align, calibrate, and commission new equipment and production lines as required.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, restore equipment to operational status, and communicate maintenance activities to production personnel.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and parts inventory within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Follow applicable safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, and other required safety programs.
- Comply with food safety, quality, and sanitation standards, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and HACCP requirements.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Identify and recommend equipment or process improvements that reduce downtime, improve reliability, and lower maintenance costs.
- Fabricate or modify parts and components using welding, machining, or other fabrication methods as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Desired Qualifications
- Two years of experience in food manufacturing or a related environment.
- Bilingual ability in English and Spanish.
- Basic welding, fabrication, and machining skills.
- Experience with robotic packing and/or palletizing.
- Experience with ammonia and refrigeration equipment.
- Technical training or a degree in maintenance or an applicable trade.
About the company
Mom’s Meals provides home-delivered, dietitian-planned meals for patients and seniors who want to stay independent while managing chronic conditions. Its meals are designed by Registered Dietitians, prepared by chefs in USDA‑inspected kitchens, and delivered to homes or congregate sites across 48 states. The company works with health plans, Medicaid/Medicare programs, and other care entities to offer nutrition solutions tailored to conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and kidney disease, with gluten-free and vegetarian options. What sets Mom’s Meals apart is its focus on healthcare partnerships and program eligibility to support hospital recovery, improve patient outcomes, and reduce readmissions through disease-specific menus and scalable meal delivery. The ultimate goal is to help clients maintain independence and health through proper nutrition.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Ankeny, Iowa
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Mom's Meals reported 59,863 donated meals in 2025, signaling operational scale and goodwill.
- The Western Massachusetts pilot targets up to 500 Medicare Advantage members, creating near-term reference customers.
- Health plans need lower readmissions, and Mom's Meals publishes outcome data supporting that thesis.
What critics are saying
- PurFoods settled a data-breach class action for $4.25 million in December 2025.
- The 2023 breach exposed data for 1.2 million people, damaging trust with payers.
- Medically tailored meals face reimbursement dependence; one CMS policy shift can crush demand.
What makes Mom's Meals unique
- Mom's Meals runs medically tailored meals across 70 facilities nationwide, serving 48 states.
- Its 2026 Agilix Health collaboration integrates meals into Medicare Advantage care models.
- PurFoods positions Mom's Meals as food-as-medicine infrastructure, backed by white papers and case studies.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options