Installation Technician - Industrial Baking Industry

Paycom - ATS; Robesonia (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Bakery Systems seeks an Installation Technician to join our Project Services Division. You will travel worldwide to install, commission, start up, and optimize industrial baking and mixing equipment, and support through commissioning and warranty.

You’ll work with customers, engineers, and project managers to troubleshoot challenges, fine-tune performance, and ensure safe, reliable production. A technical background and travel readiness are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years of industrial equipment installation, commissioning, or startup experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with TIG, MIG, and stick welding.
• Willingness to travel extensively domestically and internationally; passport required.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and communicate effectively with customers and internal teams.
• Familiarity with Reading Bakery Systems or Exact Mixing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission industrial baking and mixing equipment at customer facilities.
• Support startup, testing, and operational verification to ensure production, quality, and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and controls issues during installation and startup.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.
• Perform field modifications, alignments, adjustments, and system calibrations.
• Fine-tune ovens, dryers, conveyors, mixers, and ingredient handling systems.
• Train and support customer operators and maintenance personnel during installation and startup.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and customer teams to resolve challenges.
• Complete commissioning, startup, and service documentation using Microsoft Office and company software.
• Follow safety requirements including lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Welding TIG/MIG/Stick

Job description

Installation Technician – New EquipmentReading Bakery Systems | Project Services DivisionLocation: Travel-based — Domestic and InternationalJob Type: Full-timeAbout Reading Bakery SystemsReading Bakery Systems (RBS) is a global leader in industrial baking equipment, supporting some of the world’s largest bakery manufacturers. Our equipment includes ovens, dryers, conveyors, automated ingredient handling systems, and Exact Mixing systems.At RBS, you’ll work with industry-leading technology and collaborate with customers and colleagues to bring new production systems to life.About the RoleRBS is seeking an Installation Technician to join our Project Services Division. In this hands-on role, you’ll travel to customer facilities worldwide to install, commission, start up, and optimize industrial baking and mixing equipment.Your focus will be new equipment installation and startup, with continued support through commissioning and the warranty period. Working closely with customers, engineers, and project managers, you’ll troubleshoot technical challenges, fine-tune equipment performance, and help customer teams prepare for safe, reliable production.If you enjoy solving problems, working directly with customers, and seeing projects through from installation to operation, this role offers the opportunity to put your technical skills to work around the world.Key ResponsibilitiesInstall and commission industrial baking and mixing equipment at customer facilities.Support startup, testing, and operational verification to ensure equipment meets production, quality, and safety expectations.Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, combustion, and controls-related issues during installation and startup.Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, relay logic, and operator interface systems.Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and wiring diagrams.Perform field modifications, alignments, adjustments, and system calibrations.Fine-tune ovens, dryers, conveyors, mixers, and ingredient handling systems for efficient, reliable performance.Train and support customer operators and maintenance personnel during installation and startup.Collaborate with engineering, project management, and customer teams to resolve installation and operational challenges.Complete accurate commissioning, startup, and service documentation using Microsoft Office and company software.Follow all company and customer safety requirements, including lockout/tagout procedures.Required QualificationsAssociate degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on experience.At least 3 years of industrial equipment installation, commissioning, or startup experience.Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, and industrial control systems.Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.Experience with TIG, MIG, and stick welding.Ability to travel extensively domestically and internationally, including extended assignments; a valid, unrestricted passport is required.Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record to operate rental or company fleet vehicles.Ability to work independently, stay organized, solve problems, and communicate effectively with customers and internal teams.Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification.Additional Experience ValuedExperience with industrial ovens, baking systems, or ingredient handling equipment.Familiarity with Reading Bakery Systems or Exact Mixing equipment.Combustion system troubleshooting experience.PLC programming or modification experience.Background in food manufacturing or industrial baking operations.Travel and Work EnvironmentExtensive domestic and international travel, including extended assignments at customer facilities.Work in industrial manufacturing and bakery production environments.Exposure to heat, noise, moving machinery, and vibration.Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and work in confined or elevated spaces as needed.Why Join Reading Bakery Systems?Our Installation Technicians play a critical role in helping customers bring new equipment into production. From installation through commissioning and startup, you’ll see the results of your work firsthand while helping customers build confidence in their new systems.If you enjoy hands-on technical work, travel, and solving complex challenges, we encourage you to apply.