Bakery Maintenance Technician

Job Duties

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and minimize production downtime.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and operational issues on bakery production equipment.
• Complete equipment repairs, overhauls, and new equipment installations.
• Execute scheduled maintenance work orders and document completed work in SAP.
• Generate parts requests and follow MRO procedures to maintain inventory levels.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify potential failures before they impact production.
• Support production lines by responding to maintenance calls and resolving equipment issues.
• Coordinate with maintenance planners and parts personnel to ensure materials are available for scheduled work.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, labor tracking, and work order documentation.
• Follow all safety standards, GMP requirements, and company procedures while supporting continuous manufacturing operations.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical, mechanical, industrial maintenance, or manufacturing training preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, diagrams, technical documents, and equipment manuals.
• Strong math skills, including working with fractions, decimals, measurements, graphs, and diagrams.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum one year of industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or plant maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical troubleshooting, failure analysis, and equipment repairs.
• Experience working with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP, maintenance management systems, or computerized work order systems preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Must possess or be able to obtain an industrial lift license.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, including approximately 50% of the shift.
• Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment and production machinery.
• Must have visual, hearing, and communication abilities necessary to safely perform maintenance duties.
• Ability to work in environments with flour dust, humidity, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Capable of responding quickly to maintenance emergencies and equipment breakdowns.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.