Maintenance Apprentice

New Horizons Baking Company; Fremont (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Pension

Paid Vacation

Employee events

Development opportunities

Job summary

New Horizons Baking Company is seeking a maintenance technician to support our plant operations. The role involves installing and repairing bakery machinery, diagnosing faults, and coordinating preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

You’ll read blueprints and diagrams, use PPE and tools safely, and work in a high-temperature production environment. High school diploma and 2–5 years of plant maintenance preferred.

Qualifications

• Assist with installation and repair of bakery machinery.
• Use appropriate hand tools, power tools and test equipment per safety guidelines.
• Diagnose malfunctioning equipment and plan repair or replacement.
• Coordinate planned maintenance to minimize downtime and meet customer orders.
• Read blueprints, schematics and equipment manuals.
• Lead projects and train others as needed.

Responsibilities

• Move about regularly and stand or sit for extended periods.
• Reach, bend, squat in confined spaces and climb ladders.
• Read and comprehend detailed instructions and drawings.
• Regularly lift 25 lbs and occasionally 100 lbs.
• Work in a plant environment with extreme temperatures.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Reading blueprints

Tool & PPE use

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Electrical test equipment

Calipers

PLC systems

Robotics

Job description

New Horizons Baking Company has been in operation since 1967. We produce ready to eat hamburger buns and English muffins for some of the most iconic brands. We currently serve over 2,000 quick service restaurants across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and Western Pennsylvania as well as national retail and sandwich makers!

We cultivate and embrace a diverse team member population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our culture.

We are looking for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, team orientated environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference!

$26.60+ per hour starting pay, paid weekly.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, company paid Dental and Vision, Disability and Life Insurance, company paid pension $1.95/hour up to 40 hours, and paid Vacation. Additional benefits include:

• Employee appreciation lunches and events
• Opportunities for development and job advancement

Description of Position and Responsibilities :

• Ability to move about regularly and stand or sit for extended periods
• Regular need to reach bend, squat, and work in fairly confined spaces
• Able to climb ladders and crawl underneath the lines to diagnose problems
• Ability to regularly lift 25 lbs and occasionally lift 100 lbs.
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions and drawings
• Will work primarily in the plant environment which is subject to extreme temperatures

Required Skills and Abilities:

Requirements:

• Assist with the installation and repair of bakery machinery
• Ability to use appropriate hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment according to safety and OSHA guidelines. Comfortable in the use of PPE
• Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures to identify problems and develop a plan for repair or replacement; managing the project through correction of the problem, usually working on fairly short timelines, particularly when the problem impacts production
• Coordinate the planned maintenance of all equipment in the plant to ensure operations are down as short a time as possible to ensure customer orders are met
• Perform the regular maintenance of specific components such as the Metal Detector per all regulatory and corporate policies and practices
• Overall knowledge of maintenance processes and procedures and a good understanding of Company standards for efficient and effective maintenance standards
• May lead projects as needed; ability to work independently but supporting a team philosophy, with a coaching approach that gets the work done
• Broad maintenance knowledge and experience, with expertise and passion in at least one of the following areas: Electrical, welding, mechanical, and/or PLCs
• Proper usage of maintenance tools and equipment to be in a position to support the team and perform emergency repairs when needed
• The ability to read blueprints, schematic diagrams, equipment manuals and the ability to train others on them
• Efficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, calipers, programmable controllers, robotics, and comfortable in the safe use of all power tools and equipment
• Understand processes for diagnosing problems on the lines and able to develop a project plan to resolve issues efficiently and in keeping with regulatory requirements
• Follow electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and project plans
• Ability to create, read and understand reports as well as the ability to break down technical issues into simple language for non-technical operators to understand
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to create information with accuracy and efficiently
• Diplomacy, tact, and a positive approach to problems is required in managing the implementation of solutions, even for others who may or may not report to this position.
• Education in a trade or vocation environment or through an apprenticeship program
• Minimum of 2-5 years of comprehensive experience in a plant or industrial maintenance
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Familiarity with computers and some exposure to diagramming and project management is helpful
• Experience in a food processing environment is preferred but not required

New Horizons Baking Company is part of the NHB Family, a leader in serving the food industry with cutting-edge R&D, quality products, and dependable logistics.

Baker for many of North America’s most
iconic brands.

Innovative seasoning blends, foods, flavors, ingredients and packaging.

The responsibilities that come with producing ready-to-eat products include high and uncompromising standards. You can rely on New Horizons to always meet those standards and to be your trusted baking partner.