Maintenance Technician III

ZipRecruiter; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries seeks a Maintenance Technician III to provide technical repairs and preventive maintenance on bakery equipment. The role involves troubleshooting complex systems, executing overhauls, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in industrial maintenance and a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC software and working with mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical repairs to complex electronic and mechanical systems.
• Executes major equipment overhauls and tests repaired equipment.
• Maintains production equipment while operating on a defined schedule.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Technical Repairs

PLC Software

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins, and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery, Otis Spunkmeyer, and Oakrun Farm Bakery. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity, and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality, and Collaboration.

The Maintenance Technician III provides complex technical repairs and preventive maintenance on bakery equipment, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and computerized systems, to minimize downtime. This role troubleshoots issues, performs repairs, installs new parts, executes equipment overhauls, tests repaired equipment, and maintains records in the computerized maintenance system.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides technical repairs to complex electronic, mechanical, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
2. Troubleshoots, repairs, fabricates, and/or installs electronic systems, complex gauges, instrumentation repairs, and new parts including mechanical and electronic interfaces.
3. Troubleshoots, repairs, adjusts, installs, and programs electronic, electric, and pneumatic controls and instrumentation used to control and measure equipment performance, access to buildings, building automation systems, fire protection systems, material handling systems (e.g., elevators), and energy measurement systems.
4. Assists production workers in diagnosing malfunctions in systems and equipment.
5. Executes major equipment overhauls. Tests equipment after repairs, changeovers, or extended downtime.
6. Maintains production equipment while operating on a defined production schedule.
7. Operates general machinery and tools including saws, drills, power tools, scissor lifts, forklifts, etc.
8. Interacts with and maintains records in accordance with Maintenance Management System requirements and communicates via email, utilizing computer systems.
9. Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, GMPs, safety, and other company programs and procedures, and in compliance with government regulations.
10. Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area, including wiping and washing equipment and tools, sweeping and mopping floors, and trash removal.
11. Coordinates activities with bakery personnel and other departments to minimize disruptions to production and maintenance schedules.
12. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma with a minimum of 4 years of experience in instrumentation, measurement, and control systems, electronics, mechanical and/or electrical experience in industrial and manufacturing machinery, or 6 years of relevant experience. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred.
2. At least 4 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment troubleshooting PLC software, I/O, and field devices, and working with mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems.
3. Experience in three of the following skills: refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and food manufacturing process controls.
4. Knowledge of equipment setup, functionality, operating procedures, and preventative maintenance techniques.
5. Ability to handle multiple tasks with the capability of prioritizing and planning work activities.
6. Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems design documentation, including Process & Instrument Drawings (PID), electrical single-line diagrams, instrument loop drawings, electrical cable routing and termination, mechanical diagrams, and machine layout drawings.
7. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent changes on the production line.

Shift: 3rd

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.