Maintenance technicians perform scheduled as well as unscheduled maintenance tasks. They must possess strong electrical and mechanical skills in order to support production in maintaining an efficient operation. Maintenance technicians must have the aptitude and desire for continued training because of on-going technological improvements. Should have good mechanical and electrical aptitude and be proficient in troubleshooting both.
Maintenance Technicians must be flexible and adaptable as they will be required to perform job assignments throughout the facility. In addition, it is the responsibility of the technician to contribute to maintaining a safe work environment for themselves and their fellow technicians.
Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect effect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs assigned preventative maintenance tasks.
• Performs scheduled maintenance on plant equipment and machinery.
• Responds to and corrects equipment stoppage/mechanical breakdown. Troubleshoots (when necessary). Repairs/replaces worn/defective parts, motors, control devices, etc.
• Operates machine shop equipment, hand tools, power hand tools
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Position requires the ability to act as a member of a highly functioning team.
• Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures including safety and work schedules, etc.
• Performs other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of assigned duties, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work any shift as needed.

Desired Experience

Two (2) or more years’ experience in hands-on industrial maintenance and/or formal industrial maintenance training including industrial maintenance, welding, electrical troubleshooting and repairs, PLC programming and troubleshooting, industrial equipment installations and maintenance, start-up repairs, plumbing, etc.

Desired Education

High School diploma or equivalency plus successful completion of a technical certification course (i.e., HVAC, auto maintenance/repair, etc.). Equivalent military training, other related technical training, or successful completion of at least 45 college credit hours may be substituted for technical training. A technical certification course may include the completion of the AIB “Science of Baking” course.