Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

iHire; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing facility seeks a full-time multi-craft maintenance mechanic to ensure high safety and quality standards. This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining bakery production equipment, with responsibilities including preventive maintenance and effective communication with the production team. Ideal candidates should have experience in a manufacturing setting, mechanical and electrical systems knowledge, and good communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Award Program

Potential Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits

Company-Matched 401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Product Discount

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Refrigeration and HVAC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support production staff to minimize downtime.
• Perform scheduled equipment Preventive Maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair process equipment.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Welding

Communication

Basic math

Tools

Basic hand tools

Electrical meters

Grinding equipment

Drill press

Band saws

Job description

Panera Bread has a need for a full-time multi-craft maintenance mechanic to join our Fresh Dough Facility (FDF) in Beltsville, MD . Our facility produces all of the bread, bagel, and roll dough for all of our bakery-cafes in the region. We are seeking a mechanic experienced in working within a manufacturing environment repairing, maintaining, and installing all types of bakery/food production equipment and machinery, as well as general facilities maintenance.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provides support to the production staff to minimize downtime and maintain high safety and quality standards.
• Manage and perform scheduled equipment Preventive Maintenance (PM) Program.
• Troubleshoot and repair all process equipment as safely, quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Initiates purchase order for equipment and facility needs.
• To work in a manner which is safe, clean, and well organized.
• Work a rotating shift with one day of weekend coverage.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years experience as a mechanic in a production/manufacturing environment, food industry is preferred.
• Well versed in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment and systems.
• Experience in the use of basic hand tools, electrical meters, grinding equipment, drill press and band saws.
• Refrigeration and HVAC experience is a definite plus.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as mechanical drawings, schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to perform basic math.
• Need to also have the ability to communicate effectively with employees in the organization.
• Welding (ARC, TIG, MIG).

We Offer:

Competitive Pay Award Program Potential Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits Company-Matched 401(k) Savings Plan Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Product Discount

Panera operates more than 2,100 bakery-cafes in 45 states and in Ontario Canada under the Panera Bread, Saint Louis Bread Co. and Paradise Bakery & Cafe; names, delivering fresh, authentic artisan bread served in a warm environment by engaging associates. These cafes are supported by 21 Fresh Dough Manufacturing Facilities that deliver fresh dough 7 days a week 363 days per year.

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