Maintenance Technician

Harlan Bakeries LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlan Bakeries LLC in Indianapolis is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure equipment reliability across the plant. The role involves repairing PLC-controlled systems, plant electrical, hydraulic/pneumatic, and mechanical components while upholding safety, GMPs, and SQF standards.

You will support the PM program, complete work orders on time, keep detailed logs, assist with line start-ups, and manage parts inventories. Technical degree and 3+ years of maintenance experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 3 years maintenance experience or 5 years related trade experience.
• Six months or more of experience in food processing/manufacturing preferred.
• Proficient in basic machine tools and hand tools.
• Proficient in basic electrical troubleshooting equipment.
• Ability to read specifications and pay attention to detail.
• Must provide own hand tools; company will provide specialized tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and food-safety by following all company, OSHA, and government rules and procedures including Lock-out / Tag-out procedures, GMPs, personal safety, and food safety/SQF Program standards.
• Effectively support the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program with a goal of continually reducing unscheduled downtime.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and develop sustainable solutions for issues with equipment to include PLC controlled equipment, plant electrical, hydraulic/pneumatic, and mechanical systems including motors, instrumentation, distribution, and feed control systems.
• Complete all assigned work orders within the time allotted.
• Maintain complete records of work performed using software, work orders and detailed logs.
• Assist with equipment change overs and line startups, troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Identify required parts and maintain current inventories, and parts reorder lists.
• Act with a Continuous Improvement mindset seeking areas of opportunity for improvement and participating in cross-functional CI focused projects.
• Perform other required tasks as assigned.

Skills

Reading specifications

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Basic machine tools

Hand tools

Electrical testing equipment

Stick welding

MIG welding

Plasma cutting

Oxy-acetylene cutting

Job description

Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability by repairing and maintaining a wide range of processing equipment across the plant.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and food-safety by following all company, OSHA, and government rules and procedures including Lock-out / Tag-out procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), personal safety, and food safety/SQF Program standards;
• Effectively support the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program with a goal of continually reducing unscheduled downtime;
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and develop sustainable solutions for issues with equipment to include PLC controlled equipment, plant electrical, hydraulic/pneumatic, and mechanical systems including motors, instrumentation, distribution, and feed control systems;
• Complete all assigned work orders within the time allotted;
• Maintain complete records of work performed using software, work orders and detailed logs;
• Assist with equipment change overs and line startups, troubleshooting issues as needed;
• Identify required parts and maintain current inventories, and parts reorder lists;
• Act with a Continuous Improvement mindset seeking areas of opportunity for improvement and participating in cross-functional CI focused projects;
• Perform other required tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field (technical or vocational education) highly preferred but not required;
• Minimum of 3 years maintenance experience or 5 years related trade experience required;
• Six months or more of experience in the food processing/manufacturing preferred;
• Proficient in use of basic machine tools and hand tools;
• Proficient in use of basic electrical trouble-shooting equipment;
• Able to properly wire electric motors;
• Able to stick and MIG weld carbon and SS;
• Able to plasma and oxy acetylene cut material;
• Ability to read specifications and pay attention to detail;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Must provide own hand tools. Company will provide specialized tools.