Maintenance Technician III (64693)

Rise N Roll Bakery; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise’ N Roll Bakery in Middlebury, IN seeks a Maintenance Technician III to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment across production, warehouse, refrigeration, and wastewater areas. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is required to meet production demands.

This full-time role requires a High School diploma or GED, 2+ years in maintenance or process/project management, and strong problem-solving, reading schematics, and safety practices like lockout/tagout.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, with 2+ years in maintenance or process/project management.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and safety protocols.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout, schematics/blueprints, and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance systems and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities to keep production machinery running efficiently.
• Control and monitor plant systems, equipment, and machinery.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and document results.
• Maintain records and close work orders in the system.
• Communicate daily with shifts, staff, contractors, and management.
• Support audits and participate in plant walkarounds.
• Provide guidance to team members as needed.
• Ensure accurate parts and time tracking against assets.
• Assist with projects including installation, setup, or removal of machinery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Lockout/Tagout

Root cause analysis

Read schematics/blueprints

Team player

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Maintenance systems knowledge

TPM/inventory/scheduling basics

Evening/weekend flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certifications preferred

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Middlebury - Middlebury, IN 46540, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Swing, Job Category: Manufacturing, MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III

About Rise’ N Roll Bakery

We're not just a bakery; we're a family built on tradition and a passion for crafting exceptional baked goods. Our story began in 2001, with a young Amish couple selling delicious family-recipe treats from their front porch. Since then, we've grown but never forgotten our roots. We still believe in doing things the "old-fashioned way," with a commitment to quality and a personal touch with every item we bake.

Our success is a testament to our dedicated team and the core values we hold dear:

• Integrity - Teamwork – Respect - Stewardship - Continuous Improvement

If you're looking for a place where tradition meets opportunity and where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love for you to join us.

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician III is responsible for efficiently troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment across production, warehouse, refrigeration, and wastewater areas. This role supports facility projects, including machinery installation, setup, and removal, ensuring operational efficiency and minimal downtime. Flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends, is required to meet production demands.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance activities and ensure production machinery runs efficiently.
• Control and monitor all aspects of the plant systems, equipment, and machinery.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Maintain all records and documentation.
• Communicate daily with production shifts, staff, contractors, and management regarding any changes or issues for the day.
• Provide aid and guidance for team members as required.
• Input and close completed work orders in the maintenance system.
• Ensure that parts and time are accounted for correctly and against the correct asset.
• Participate in audits as required.
• Perform regular walkarounds of the plant to monitor the workflow.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of lockout/tagout.
• Ability to conduct root cause analysis.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Good team player.
• Good critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, inventory, and scheduling is preferred
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience:

• Education: High School diploma or GED and 2+ years of Maintenance or Process/Project Management experience required
• Preferred Education: Relevant certifications are preferred.
• Preferred Experience: Five or more years of experience performing maintenance duties in a food production environment.
• Experience working in an FDA or USDA environment is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.
• Ability to stand and move around the plant for prolonged periods.
• Ability to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting items of up to 100 lbs. unassisted, bending, standing, climbing, or walking.
• Visual and hearing acuity.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.