Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician Position will be responsible for performing advanced mechanical and entry-level electrical troubleshooting on production and facility equipment. This technician independently performs repairs, executes PMs, and supports continuous improvement projects.

You'll thrive in this position if you are :

• Intellectually Curious: you're a lifelong learner. You pick things up, dissect them to see how they work, and figure out how to improve or fix them.
• Exhaustively meticulous: you have an unrelenting attention to detail, leaving nothing to chance while understanding what deserves your immediate attention and what can wait.
• Always Thinking Two Steps Ahead: you understand the domino effect when critical system issues occur. You aim to be proactive, but you know how to get in front of problems to contain them.
• Resourceful: you have an astounding ability to think outside-the-box, using the resources at hand to effortlessly get to the bottom of an issue; big or small.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair mechanical systems, including gearboxes, bearings, pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting on motors, sensors, photo eyes, and control circuits (up to 480V).
• Conduct intermediate-level PMs and Predictive Maintenance activities.
• Complete assigned Standardized Work tasks.
• Assist with installation, startup, and modification of production equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and spare parts usage in CMMS.
• Support root cause analysis efforts and implement corrective actions.
• Train and mentor Maintenance Technician I employees.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety, LOTO, and plant safety programs.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience (food or manufacturing preferred).
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, including multimeter use and reading electrical schematics.
• Familiarity with PLC inputs/outputs and basic control systems.
• Knowledge of welding, fabrication, or machining.
• Strong understanding of GMPs and sanitation requirements.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• High School Diploma.
• Technical Trade Degree/Certification preferred.

Work Environment:

• Industrial bakery setting with exposure to:
• Hot or cold temperatures
• Allergens
• High noise levels
• Moving machinery
• Wet or frozen surfaces
• Cramped, confined work areas
• May require night, weekend, or holiday work based on production schedules and emergency needs

General Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods (8–12 hours per shift).
• Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, and stooping to access equipment and confined spaces.
• Regular reaching overhead, at shoulder height, and below waist level to service machinery.
• Climbing ladders or platforms (up to 20 feet) as needed to access equipment.
• Work in confined spaces may be required, such as under conveyors or inside equipment housings.

Lifting and Carrying:

• Frequent lifting of parts and tools up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional lifting of equipment components up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional team lifting or use of mechanical aids for items over 75 pounds.
• Ability to carry materials and tools across plant areas or upstairs.

Manual Dexterity and Motor

Skills:

• Hand-eye coordination required for precision work such as wiring, calibrating instruments, or using hand tools.
• Sufficient grip strength to use wrenches, drills, and other manual tools.
• Fine motor skills to handle small parts, fasteners, and electrical connectors safely.

Sensory Requirements:

• Ability to identify signs of mechanical or electrical issues, including odors, smoke, or abnormal sounds.

Environmental Conditions:

• Work performed in hot, cold, humid, refrigerated, and frozen spaces.
• Regular…