Maintenance Technician

Lotus Bakeries, Milan; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lotus Bakeries in Mebane, NC is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our Technical team. You will perform corrective maintenance and drive systematic improvements on packaging and processing equipment in a food production environment.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, maintaining CMMS records (Ultimo knowledge a plus), reading blueprints, and ensuring safety and hygiene standards are met as part of our continuous improvement culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with CMMS systems and preventive maintenance practices.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to perform welding, lathe and mill operations.

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective maintenance on packaging and processing equipment.
• Intervenes in case of malfunction of packaging and utilities.
• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical systems.
• Changes and tunes machines in the factory.
• Monitors performance after changes and coordinates with operators.
• Maintains spare parts inventory and supports GMP practices.

Skills

CMMS knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Read blueprints

English fluency

Education

Associates degree in mechanical engineering technology or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ultimo CMMS

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Maintenance Technician to join our Technical team in Mebane, North Carolina. You will ensure an optimal technical operation of the packaging and processing equipment by performing corrective maintenance and making systematic improvements.

• Performs corrective maintenance according to prescribed guidelines and procedures
• Performs hands-on intervention in cases of malfunction of packaging and processing equipment and utilities
• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical systems
• Changes, adjusts, and fine-tunes packing machines, processing equipment, and other machines in the factory
• Monitors products after changing the machine settings or other maintenance activities, in consultation with bakers, doughmakers, or line operators and line leads
• Participates in the development and implementation of technical projects
• Ensures effective spare parts inventory management
• Reports unsafe situations or near accidents and assist in the development of preventive solutions
• Performs calibration activities
• Supports the overall tidiness and cleanliness of the technical team facilities and work areas

Profile

EDUCATION

• Associates degree in mechanical engineering technology, industrial systems technology, electricity/electronics, electrical engineering technology, machining, or pneumatics is preferred
• High school diploma or GED is required

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

• Prior experience with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); knowledge of Ultimo a plus
• Must be able to perform duties following all regulatory GMP food hygiene practices

EXPERIENCE

• Prior work experience in a food processing or food production environment strongly preferred
• Proficient in the maintenance of production equipment
• Basic electrical knowledge and repair experience
• Mechanical aptitude with knowledge of mechanics and basic troubleshooting
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining robotics and/or industrial automation, pneumatic conveying systems, and flow wrapping machines strongly desired
• Able to read blueprints
• Able to perform basic welding, lathe and mill operations

LANGUAGE

• English fluency required (verbal and written)
• Conversational Spanish helpful but not required

COMPETENCIES

• Embody our core values of Team Spirit, Open Dialogue, and Passion
• Possess a continuous improvement mentality
• Must be able to work comfortablly at heights
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently
• Organizational skills

"Despite the immense growth of the company I still have the feeling to be part of one big family where I can be myself,
while at the same time I’m challenged and supported to further develop my own knowledge and skills."

Corporate Procurement Manager

Offer

Do you want to be part of a terrific team with the ambition to create small momentsof happiness every day? Meet our people, discover their unique skills and get excitedto join them in a great work environment.