Maintenance Technician III

Dessert Holdings Inc.; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 123,984,000; Full time

Job summary

Dessert Holdings in Pembroke, NC is hiring a Maintenance Tech III to maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and refrigeration systems in a fast-paced dessert manufacturing environment.

You will coordinate daily workload, perform preventive maintenance, and participate in root cause analysis to prevent recurrence. The role requires hands-on technical skills, teamwork, and flexibility for overtime and weekend work.

Qualifications

• 10+ industrial mechanical experience or two-year technical degree preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English; Spanish preferred.
• Must have HACCP Certification and Forklift License.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Identify and repair mechanical, minor electrical, HVAC and Refrigeration defects.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily workload for Maintenance Shift Team.
• Complete PMs as scheduled to reduce downtime.
• Participate in RCA and provide corrective actions.
• Mentor junior technicians on maintenance practices and disciplines.
• Document all Maintenance work activity within CMMS Emaint System.
• Support the PM program to continually reduce unscheduled downtime.

Skills

Industrial mechanical experience

Forklift license

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Fanuc robotics

ABB robotics

Job description

Maintenance Tech III

hourly: $35.00

Opportunity Overview

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!

The company employs approximately 3,000 people across eight manufacturing facilities and its headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota. The manufacturing facilities are geographically dispersed, with two facilities in Canada and one each in Colorado, Texas, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and North Carolina.

Our location inPembroke, NChas an opening for aMaintenance Tech III.

Job responsibilities

• Identify and repair mechanical, minor electrical, HVAC and Refrigeration defects.
• Coordinate and prioritize assigned daily workload for Maintenance Shift Team
• Effectively complete PMs as scheduled to eliminate unplanned downtime.
• Participate in RCA on equipment and process failures to provide insight to failure and suggest corrective actions.
• Mentor junior technicians on maintenance practices and all technical disciplines needed in order to be successful as a technician.
• Work Well in a team environment and understand the team is stronger as a unified group vs a team of individuals.
• Utilize the continuous improvement mindset and tools to actively participate in identifying and correcting opportunities, improving processes including participation in the creation and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions, the creation and maintenance of preventative maintenance standards, the writing of One Point Lessons, and participation in continuous improvement methodology events.
• Train operators on maintenance techniques when called to troubleshoot or repair equipment.
• Completes preventative maintenance and other reliability tasks, assist in diagnostics, repairs and rebuilds of machines; partner with engineering or others on non-routine repairs and defect handling solutions.
• Understands 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)
• Will perform other duties as required by supervisor and reporting structure.
• Document all Maintenance work activity within CMMS Emaint System.
• Effectively support the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program with a goal of continually reducing unscheduled downtime.

Who You Are

• 10+ industrial Mechanical experience or two-year technical degree preferred.
• 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
• fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings in order to solve problems in a timely manner at the component level on all assigned equipment.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair semi complex mechanical machinery to include pumps, fans, ovens, control valves, pneumatic controls and hydraulic systems.
• Must have experience with Fanuc, ABB Robotics troubleshooting and adjustments.
• MIG / TIG / SMAW Welding Ability for repairs
• Must be able to Lead layout and installation of piping for water, gas, and pneumatics.
• Must have own tools (Required Tool List will be provided)
• Must have a flexible schedule.
• Must be willing to work overtime including weekends if necessary.
• Experience with Rigging and lifting of mechanical equipment.

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America’s fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for providing retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in‑class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, and Dianne’s Fine Desserts. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across eight manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

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.