Bakery Equipment Technician – 3rd Shift

New Horizons Baking Company; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 42,705 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401K with match

Paid vacation

Weekly pay

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

New Horizons Baking Company in Ohio is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to install, repair, and maintain bakery equipment across the production line. You will work on a fast-paced, team-focused shift, following safety protocols and OSHA guidelines during a 3rd shift schedule.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, planning repairs, coordinating preventive maintenance, and assisting with equipment like metal detectors to keep production running on schedule.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of plant or industrial maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a food processing environment preferred but not required.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation and repair of bakery machinery.
• Use hand and power tools and PPE according to safety guidelines.
• Diagnose malfunctions and plan repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Coordinate planned maintenance to meet customer orders.
• Maintain components like metal detectors per policies; lead projects as needed.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Electrical

Welding

Mechanical

PLCs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade or Vocational training or apprenticeship

Tools

Calipers

Programmable controllers

Robotics

Blueprints reading

Job description

About New Horizons:

New Horizons Baking Company has been in operation since 1967. We produce ready to eat hamburger buns and English muffins for some of the most iconic brands. We currently serve over 2,000 quick service restaurants across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and Western Pennsylvania as well as national retail and sandwich makers!

About New Horizons:

New Horizons Baking Company has been in operation since 1967. We produce ready to eat hamburger buns and English muffins for some of the most iconic brands. We currently serve over 2,000 quick service restaurants across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and Western Pennsylvania as well as national retail and sandwich makers!

We cultivate and embrace a diverse team member population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our culture.

We are looking for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, team orientated environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference!

Compensation & Benefits:

Hourly Pay: $31.66+

Shifts: 3rd: 11pm-730am, 5 nights a week

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, company paid Dental and Vision, Disability and Life Insurance, 401K with match, and paid Vacation. Additional benefits include:

• Employee appreciation lunches and events
• Referral Bonuses
• Weekly Pay
• Attendance Incentives
• Opportunities for development and job advancement
  
  
  

Description of Position and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the installation and repair of bakery machinery
• Ability to use appropriate hand tools, power tools and electrical and electronic test equipment according to safety and OSHA guidelines. Comfortable in the use of PPE
• Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures to identify problems and develop a plan for repair or replacement; managing the project through correction of the problem, usually working on fairly short timelines, particularly when the problem impacts production
• Coordinate the planned maintenance of all equipment in the plant to ensure operations are down as short a time as possible to ensure customer orders are met
• Perform the regular maintenance of specific components such as the Metal Detector in accordance with all regulatory and corporate policies and practices
• Overall knowledge of maintenance processes and procedures and a good understanding of Company standards for efficient and effective maintenance standards
• May lead projects as needed; ability to work independently but supporting a team philosophy, with a coaching approach that gets the work done
  
  
  

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Broad maintenance knowledge and experience, with expertise and passion in at least one of the following areas: Electrical, welding, mechanical, and/or PLCs
• Proper usage of maintenance tools and equipment in order to be in a position to support the team and perform emergency repairs when needed
• The ability to read blueprints, schematic diagrams, equipment manuals and the ability to train others on them
• Efficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, calipers, programmable controllers, robotics, and comfortable in the safe use of all power tools and equipment
• Understand processes for diagnosing problems on the lines and able to develop a project plan to resolve issues efficiently and in keeping with regulatory requirements
• Follow electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and project plans
• Ability to create, read and understand reports as well as the ability to break down technical issues into simple language for non-technical operators to understand
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to create information with accuracy and efficiently
• Diplomacy, tact and a positive approach to problems is required in managing implementation of solutions, even for others who may or may not report to this position.
• Education in a trade or vocation environment or through an apprenticeship program
• Minimum of 2-5 years of comprehensive experience in a plant or industrial maintenance
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Familiarity with computers and some exposure to diagramming and project management is helpful
• Experience in a food processing environment is preferred but not required
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Ability to move about regularly and stand or sit for extended periods
• Regular need to reach bend, squat, and work in fairly confined spaces
• Able to climb ladders and crawl underneath the lines to diagnose problems
• Ability to regularly lift 25 lbs and occasionally lift 100 lbs.
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions and drawings
• Will work primarily in the plant environment which is subject to extreme temperatures
  
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general natureand level, or work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed and as assigned by supervision.

New Horizons is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.