Electro-Mechanical Reliability Technician — High-Speed Bakery Operations

Pro-Services,-Inc; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. partners with Pro Services to recruit a Maintenance Mechanic for a fast-paced, high-speed bakery in Plymouth, MI. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and rapid problem-solving to keep ovens and conveyors running around the clock.

You will work closely with production, sanitation, and engineering to maintain safety and reliability of critical assets and support night-shift operations. Bakery experience and GMP familiarity are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 4+ years as a maintenance mechanic in heavy industrial, manufacturing, or bakery environments.
• Hands-on experience with complex conveyor systems, including troubleshooting and mechanical rebuilds.
• Solid electrical and mechanical foundation: three-phase motors, bearings, seals, shafts, gearboxes — install, replace, and repair.
• Comfort in fast-paced production; known as a team player who jumps in wherever needed.
• Food/bakery background a plus; PLC/HMI troubleshooting exposure a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive maintenance on ovens, high-speed conveyors, coolers, sifters, mixers, proof boxes, baggers, and tyers to prevent downtime.
• Diagnose and repair electro-mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment; seek deeper logic support when needed.
• Inspect, adjust, and replace worn parts to restore reliability and output.
• Partner with production, sanitation, engineering, and maintenance teammates to keep lines running safely and efficiently.

Job description

Keep a High-Speed Bakery Moving in Plymouth, MIWalk onto the floor at 4:55 PM, join a quick huddle with production and sanitation, and then make your first rounds: ovens humming, conveyors flowing, baggers and tyers ready for the night’s push. You’ll keep complex systems healthy, solve problems fast, and help a close-knit team deliver fresh product around the clock. This is a direct-hire role with Pro Services partnering with a leading bakery in Plymouth, MI.What You’ll TackleExecute preventive maintenance on critical assets — ovens, high-speed conveyors, coolers, sifters, mixers, proof boxes, baggers, and tyers — to prevent unplanned downtime.Diagnose and repair electro-mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment, including motors, sensors, instrumentation, distribution, and feed-control components.Resolve issues on PLC/HMI-driven equipment at a basic troubleshooting level; collaborate with engineering as needed for deeper logic support.Inspect, adjust, and replace worn parts (belts, bolts, bearings, seals, shafts, gearboxes) to restore reliability.Partner with production, sanitation, engineering, and maintenance teammates to keep lines running safely and efficiently.What You Bring4+ years as a maintenance mechanic in heavy industrial, manufacturing, or bakery environments.Hands-on experience with complex conveyor systems, including troubleshooting and mechanical rebuilds.Solid electrical and mechanical foundation: three-phase motors, bearings, seals, shafts, gearboxes — install, replace, and repair.Comfort in fast-paced production; known as a team player who jumps in wherever needed.Food/bakery background a plus; PLC/HMI troubleshooting exposure a plus.Tools & Technical DepthBring your own hand tools: wrenches, Allen key set, jaw pliers, chain lock.Electrical capability across 110–240V single-phase and 480V three-phase; strong with motors and relays.Wire electric motors; maintain and troubleshoot VFDs, three-phase equipment, sensors, and digital/analog I/O.Mechanical aptitude to rebuild devices; conveyor systems experience required.Basic pneumatics.Welding: MIG required; TIG is a plus.Schedule & PayShift: Third shift / nights, 5:00 PM – 5:00 AMSchedule: Rotating 3-2-3; average ~48 hours/week; availability to cover other shifts as neededWeekend: Every Friday and every other weekendCompensation: $34.41/hour base + $1.55/hour night shift differentialPhysical Demands & PPEOccasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 lbs (under 1/3 of shift); frequent walking (~50%) and standing (~30%).Regular kneeling and crouching; occasional ladder/scaffold work.Work around wet, slippery, and narrow surfaces; normal vision, hearing, and speaking required.PPE: hairnet, safety glasses, ear protection, beard net.Skill Snapshot — You’re Proficient InMechanical Troubleshooting SkillsFood and Beverage Manufacturing120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsConveyor Chain ReplacementPreventive Maintenance & InspectionElectrical TroubleshootingElectrical / Electronic SystemsMaintenance and Repair SkillsIndustrial Electrical ExperienceGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)Excellent Communication SkillsExperience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentConveyor systemsPro Services Workforce Solutions | prosatwork.com