Maintenance Technician

Hiring - For Maintenance Technician

This Maintenance Technician role supports a high-volume production environment by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing packing machines, conveyors, and related mechanical and electrical systems. You will review work orders at the start of each shift, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on baking ovens, packing machines, conveyors, and other production equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Inspect and test machinery components, including bearings, gears, shafts, and conveyor systems, to identify wear, damage, or potential failures.
• Diagnose mechanical issues on production equipment and implement effective repairs to restore safe and efficient operation.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance tasks, including troubleshooting and repairing electrical components within machinery as needed.
• Use welding and fabrication skills to repair, modify, or reinforce equipment parts, frames, and supports as required.
• Support maintenance needs at both the new bakery near the cold storage facility and the original bakery, adapting to different equipment and layouts.
• Document maintenance activities accurately, including completed work, parts used, and any follow-up actions required.
• Collaborate closely with production staff to understand equipment issues, schedule repairs, and minimize disruption to operations.
• Follow all food safety, quality, and safety procedures in alignment with the facility's SQF system and internal policies.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience setting up, repairing, and troubleshooting machinery within a manufacturing or production setting.
• At least 1 year of mechanical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• A minimum of 6 months of electrical experience related to production or industrial equipment.
• A minimum of 6 months of welding and fabrication experience for equipment repair and modification.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical components such as bearings, gears, shafts, conveyors, and related systems.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on ovens, packing machines, and similar production equipment.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills for production machinery.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow work orders and maintenance instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to equipment reliability and safety.
• Capability to work 12-hour shifts on either day or night schedules as assigned.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with baking ovens, packing machines, and conveyor-heavy production lines.
• Previous experience in a food production or food processing environment.
• Familiarity with SQF or similar food safety and quality management systems.
• Comfort working across multiple facilities and adapting to different equipment setups.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with production and maintenance colleagues.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and minimizing downtime.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of LA VISTA, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $33.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in LA VISTA, NE.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 2026.