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Traveling Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing
Skillwork —United States
- $32 - $38 an hour
- Overtime
- 5 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Industrial Maintenance Technician, Food Processing - 2nd and 3rd shift
Birchwood Foods —Columbus, OH
Able to repair and troubleshoot all electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and power transmission components/equipment. Capable to troubleshoot and repair.
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QA Floor Technician
Michael Foods Inc. —West Jefferson, OH
Participate in plant food safety/quality inspections, in-process inspections, mock recall, label audits, HACCP audits. Train new hires as required.
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Traveling Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing

Skillwork -
United States

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Job Details

$32 - $38 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

PLC-based control system operation
Food production
Digital multimeters
Industrial automation
Human-machine interface (HMI) systems
Food processing plant experience
Pneumatic machine repair
Electronic sensors
Industrial equipment troubleshooting
Manufacturing facility experience
Power transmission system maintenance
Driver's License
Electrical motors
Hydraulic system maintenance
Voltage testers
Electrical control system maintenance
Technical troubleshooting support
Manufacturing company experience
Sensors
Power transmission systems
Electrical fault repair

Full Job Description

About Skillwork

Skillwork is seeking experienced Traveling Industrial Maintenance Technicians to join our nationwide team. This role offers freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to work with leading companies across the country. Our agents match you with placements that fit your skills and career goals.

What We Offer

Competitive pay: $32–$38/hour
Per diem, housing, and travel compensation
Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life insurance, PTO, 401(k) with match
Flexible schedules with opportunities for overtime
Career growth through exposure to diverse facilities and technologies

Key Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment in food manufacturing environments
Diagnose and resolve issues with PLC systems, 480v 3‑phase motors, fluid power, and mechanical systems
Perform medium to high‑level machine troubleshooting and repair
Support production operations with technical expertise across electrical controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyor systems
Ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment

Required Qualifications

5+ years of industrial manufacturing experience
Strong background in food manufacturing
Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting (inputs/outputs, program changeouts)
Experience with FactoryTalk or similar HMI software
Skilled in sensors, photo eyes, limit switches, solenoids
Mechanical systems knowledge: bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes
Hydraulics & pneumatics expertise
High and low voltage troubleshooting using a multimeter
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks (standing, kneeling, crawling)

Preferred Skills

PLC programming
Wire pulling and conduit bending
Welding

Schedule

10–12 hour shifts
Day, night, weekend, and holiday availability
Overtime opportunities

Requirements

Valid driver’s license
Willingness to travel 100%

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