Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Panera Bread Company; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated maintenance mechanic for their Fresh Dough Facility. This full-time role involves maintaining and repairing bakery production equipment, ensuring minimal downtime while adhering to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment, skilled in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. With a focus on teamwork and effective communication, you will play a vital role in keeping operations running smoothly. Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, and a supportive work environment that values your contributions and growth.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Award Program Potential

Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits

Company-Matched 401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Product Discount

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a mechanic in production/manufacturing, preferably food industry.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Support production staff to minimize downtime and maintain safety standards.
• Manage and perform scheduled equipment Preventive Maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Electrical Skills

Pneumatic Systems

Hydraulic Systems

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Welding (ARC, TIG, MIG)

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