Maintenance Technician II

Rise Baking Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 39,537 - 59,319; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and supplemental insurance

Company paid holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO) plans

Performance bonus potential

401k plan with company match

Job summary

Rise Baking Company in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support the operations by ensuring smooth equipment operations, performing regular maintenance, and troubleshooting mechanical concerns. Candidates must hold a 2-year degree in electronics or equivalent experience. The role includes working on plant equipment and requires strong communication skills and the ability to operate both independently and as part of a team. The hourly rate is $28.70 to $43.06, based on qualifications, with benefits including a comprehensive package and 401k contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience with ammonia, freon, or other cooling media.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems.
• Working knowledge of lockout/tagout programs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems with plant equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipment.
• Report food safety and quality issues to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Repair or preventive maintenance in hydraulics

Electrical troubleshooting

Advanced welding skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Intermediate computer skills

Problem-solving

Education

2-year degree in electronics/maintenance mechanics or 5+ years in maintenance mechanic role

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLC

CMMS

Job description

Benefits and Coverage Options

• Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Company paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• Performance bonus potential
• 401k plan with company match

What You Will Do

Support the company’s maintenance program by ensuring the smooth operation of our machinery, mechanical equipment and building. This includes installing equipment, performing regular services and maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting equipment breakdowns in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies and OSHA regulations.

What You Need (Education/Experience)

• 2-year degree in electronics/maintenance mechanics or 5+ years in maintenance mechanic role
• Experience with repair or preventive maintenance in hydraulics, pneumatics, machine shop, electricity, or electronics
• PLC experience
• Advanced knowledge of CMMS
• Working knowledge of lockout/tagout programs
• Working knowledge of boiler operations
• Experience with ammonia, freon, or other cooling media
• Advanced stick and tig welding skills; ability to weld to sanitary standards
• Intermediate computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts to identify solutions
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team to complete assigned tasks
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems with plant equipment (e.g., mechanical drive systems, HVAC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems)
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems with plant equipment (e.g., wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, electrical installations, transformers, motors, and AC/DC motor drives)
• Perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipment
• Perform building maintenance and repairs (e.g., air conditioning, lights, forklifts)
• Perform repairs on equipment to prevent long‑term downtime until permanent repairs can be completed
• Fabricate replacement parts or equipment as needed
• Electronically troubleshoot PLC controlled equipment by means of installed PLC
• Electronically troubleshoot 24 Volt control circuits
• Report food safety and quality issues to appropriate personnel
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Washington and New York Residents Only. The hourly range for this role is $28.70 to $43.06 per hour. Pay is based upon several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Rise Baking Company complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your hourly wages, Rise Baking Company offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, quarterly bonus eligibility, incentive and recognition programs and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Sunday–Tuesday (6:00 am–6:00 pm) & Wednesday (6:00 am–12:00 pm)