Industrial Bakery Maintenance Technician

King's Hawaiian; Oakwood (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s Hawaiian is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic/Foreman at our Alpha plant to support production by diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment. You will read blueprints, coordinate routine PMs, and help maintain safe, efficient operations.

You will join a safety-minded team that values quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role requires strong problem solving, basic Excel/Tableau familiarity, and a willingness to work flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 1 year of progressively responsible maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions in English.
• Ability to write routine QA reports and correspondence in English.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and measurements.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical blueprints and schematics.
• Preferred: experience in food manufacturing.
• Preferred: English/Spanish bilingual.
• Preferred: technical or vocational training from an accredited institution.
• Preferred: knowledge of Autonomous Maintenance and TPM.

Responsibilities

• Receive work from shift supervisor and carry out duties timely and accurately.
• Respond to breakdowns, troubleshoot, diagnose, and fix equipment issues.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure efficient production and minimize downtime.
• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance on bakery machinery.
• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble gear boxes, fans, conveyors, pumps, and related equipment.
• Read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Maintain required company documentation.
• Promote safety and report incidents promptly.
• Follow OSHA and Hazardous Material regulations as applicable.
• Serve as a safety champion and uphold safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with King’s Hawaiian policies and procedures.
• Perform additional duties within scope as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training

Tools

CMMS/SOMAX

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Job description

King’s Hawaiian is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic/Foreman at our Alpha plant to support production by diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment. You will read blueprints, coordinate routine PMs, and help maintain safe, efficient operations.

You will join a safety-minded team that values quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role requires strong problem solving, basic Excel/Tableau familiarity, and a willingness to work flexible hours as needed.