Maintenance Tech

Dessert Holdings; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus after six months and one year

401k matching

Health, welfare benefits

Job summary

Dessert Holdings is seeking a skilled Maintenance Lead/Technician to identify and repair electrical and mechanical defects on high-speed bakery lines in Kennesaw, GA. This role supports line centric teams and drives preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.

Candidates should have 5+ years of industrial mechanical experience or a two-year technical degree, forklift certification, HACCP knowledge, and proficiency with CMMS. AIB training is a plus; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Industrial Mechanical experience or a two-year technical degree preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic PC skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English, Spanish preferred.
• Must complete HACCP Certification.
• Forklift license or able to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Possess mathematical skills.
• Ability to communicate tactfully interdepartmentally and with vendors.
• Working knowledge of ovens, bakery equipment, and packaging equipment preferred.
• AIB Bakery Equipment training is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Identify and repair electrical and mechanical defects.
• Lead maintenance for assigned area teams to support Line Centric Teams.
• Complete Preventative Maintenance Plans to reduce downtime.
• Participate in RCA on equipment and process failures with corrective actions.
• Train operators on maintenance techniques for troubleshooting.

Skills

Industrial Mechanical experience

Forklift license

MS Office

English fluency

Spanish preferred

HACCP Certification

Mathematical skills

Bakery equipment knowledge

AIB Bakery Equipment training

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

CMMS system

Dial calipers

Vernier micrometer

Multimeter

Electrical diagrams

Job description

Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments!

Bonus eligible position!!!

Work Hours

• Monday - Friday
• 5PM- 5AM
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business
• Must be willing to work overtime including weekends if necessary

Compensation And Benefits

• $29- $35/hr
• shift differential available
• $$ BONUS after completion of six months and one year!
• Health, welfare and matching 401k benefits

Requirements

• 5+ years of Industrial Mechanical experience or two-year technical degree preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic PC skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English, preferred if can read, write and speak English and Spanish.
• Must be able to successfully complete HACCP Certification.
• Must have Forklift License or be able to complete required training within 90 days of hire.
• Possess mathematical skills.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously interdepartmentally as well as with co-workers and vendors.
• Working knowledge of ovens, bakery equipment, and packaging equipment preferred.
• Completion of AIB Bakery Equipment training course is helpful.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and repair electrical and mechanical defects.
• Participate as a Maintenance Lead for assigned area teams to support Line Centric Teams.
• Effectively complete assigned Preventative Maintenance Plans as scheduled to eliminate unplanned downtime.
• Participate in RCA on equipment and process failures to provide insight to failure and suggest corrective actions.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and understand the team is stronger as a unified group vs a team of individuals.
• Train operators on maintenance techniques when called to troubleshoot or repair equipment.
• Complete preventative maintenance and other reliability tasks, assist in diagnostics, repair and rebuild machines; partner with engineering or others on non-routine repairs and defect handling solutions.
• Understand the management of Quality Systems and is familiar with SQF, HACCP, and GMP practices which help ensure the safety within the workplace and the production of a safe and quality product(s).
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor and reporting structure.
• Document all Maintenance work activity within CMMS System.
• Effectively support the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program with a goal of continually reducing unscheduled downtime.
• Ability to follow processes to disassemble and reassemble equipment before and after cleaning and then properly test for safe and correct operation.
• Install, align and adjust mechanical power transmission components (Gearboxes/Bearings/Chains/Shafts/Gears).
• Operate in the workplace in a safe and effective manner and adhere to mechanical/fluid power/electrical power and environmental rules and regulations for welding.
• Ability to trouble shoot and repair power transmission, alignment of gears, and properly perform a preventative maintenance to extend machine life and prevent unplanned downtimes.

Qualification Requirements

• Must have ability to utilize proper measurement tools and understand how to calibrate them including Dial calipers, vernier micrometer and knows how to select right tool based on needed accuracy. This includes ability to measure TIR (run out) and flatness.
• Ability to use Hoist and others tools to safely rig and move parts and equipment.
• Ability to determine and cross oil and lubricants required specified by machine manufacturer and Lubricate equipment with proper tools including disposal of used lubricants and oils.
• Must have own tools (Required Tool List will be provided and needs to be on site within 2 weeks of hire)
• Install, troubleshoot, repair and test overall pneumatic system including use of vacuum generators given schematic
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair and install properly electronic and process control systems, including ability to understand, electrical diagrams and schematics to aid in troubleshooting and repairs.
• Must be able to utilize Multi meter to measure, voltage, current, continuity, amperage, resistance for incoming and entire circuit. With ability to also calculate power in a circuit given current and voltage.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair and test AC/DC/Servo Motors in a manual and automated control circuit
• Ability to perform basic welding including proper selection of PPE, and preparation of welding process.
• Ability to Record all maintenance work within CMMS system and follow all CMMS Process and Procedures.
• Ability to utilize CMMS system records and OEM Drawings to help determine improvements for maintainability of equipment and identification of proper spare parts and part cross over to standard MRO from OEM.

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, bringing unparalleled dessert experiences to both retail and foodservice customers. The company, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne's Fine Desserts, and Kenny's Great Pies. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine North American manufacturing facilities.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.