Plant Electromechanical Maintenance Technician; Food Manufacturing

About the Role Hudson Bread Company is a premier artisan bakery and distributor serving the Tri-State area. Our production thrives on dependable equipment and a maintenance team that keeps everything running safely and efficiently.

We’re seeking a mid-level Plant Electromechanical Maintenance Technician with strong electrical diagnostics and solid mechanical know-how. You will be a key partner to production, ensuring minimal downtime in a fast-moving bakery environment.

A Day in the Life Start with preventive maintenance so lines are ready before the first batch rolls.

Respond quickly to an unexpected stoppage—trace a fault from sensor to relay to motor controller and get the system back online.

Collaborate with production to schedule PMs, reduce bottlenecks, and document work orders and parts used.

End the shift with a clean, OSHA-compliant workspace and notes for the next tech.

What You’ll Work OnBakery and production systems: motors, conveyors, belts, and drive assemblies

Electrical components: relays, sensors, contractors, control panels, VFDsPneumatic and hydraulic circuits

Packaging machines and related automation

Refrigeration/cooling systems

Roll forming and rotational molding equipment, shapersPLC environments (Siemens—troubleshooting exposure a plus)
Core Responsibilities Execute scheduled preventive maintenance across bakery and production equipment.

Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.

Troubleshoot electrical systems (motors, relays, sensors, control panels).Assist in diagnosing PLC-related problems (preferred, not required).Perform emergency and unscheduled repairs when equipment fails.

Read and interpret equipment manuals, electrical schematics, and work orders.

Maintain a clean, safe work area consistent with OSHA guidelines.

Partner with production teams to minimize downtime and prioritize repairs.

Help manage parts inventory and maintain accurate maintenance records.

Support small facility and equipment improvement projects.

What You Bring3–5 years of industrial maintenance or mechanical experience.

Demonstrated strength in electrical troubleshooting (required).Hands-on experience with motors, conveyors, belts, and drive systems.

Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus (Siemens familiarity helpful).Ability to work independently and respond quickly to equipment issues.

Basic computer skills for email, work orders, and maintenance tracking.

Experience in food production or manufacturing is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Overtime available

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off Stable, long-term position with a growing company

Technical Proficiencies We Value Electrical systems diagnostics and repair

Industrial electrical systems and schematic reading

Mechanical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance

Commercial/industrial electrical experience

Heavy equipment electrical diagnostics