Maintenance Technician IV

Rise Baking Company; York (York County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Rise Baking Company in York, PA, is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Mechanic to keep our plant equipment and facilities running safely and efficiently. You will diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems, and perform preventive maintenance in a fast‑paced bakery environment.

Responsibilities include leading maintenance projects, ensuring food safety compliance, and mentoring junior staff. This role requires TPM knowledge, CMMS experience, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in electronics/maintenance mechanics or 2-year degree with 10+ years of maintenance experience.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, machine shop, electricity, or electronics.
• Advanced TPM practices and CMMS knowledge.
• Strong communication and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems in plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems in plant equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Lead maintenance projects including machine rebuilds and new equipment installs.
• Report food safety and quality issues to appropriate personnel.
• Comply with food safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Train and mentor others.

Skills

Electrical repair

Mechanical maintenance

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

Bachelor's in electronics/maintenance

Associate's +10+ years experience

Tools

RSLogix/Allen Bradley

CMMS

Job description

Job Purpose

Support the company’s maintenance program by focusing on plant equipment and building maintenance in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies and OSHA regulations.

Sign-on Bonus

$6,000

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
• Design/fabricate replacement parts or equipment as needed
• Electronically troubleshoot PLC‑controlled equipment by means of installed PLC
• Electronically troubleshoot 24‑volt control circuits
• Troubleshoot advanced PLC problems by means of computer software
• Lead maintenance projects including machine rebuilds, new equipment installs and startup
• 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

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

4‑year degree in electronics/maintenance mechanics or 2‑year degree and 10+ years in a maintenance mechanic role.

• Experience with repair or preventive maintenance in hydraulics, pneumatics, machine shop, electricity, or electronics
• Advanced knowledge of TPM practices
• Advanced PLC experience including knowledge of Allen Bradley RSLogix and other software used to control production equipment
• Advanced knowledge of CMMS
• Advanced knowledge of lockout/tagout programs
• Advanced knowledge and experience in boiler operations
• Experience with ammonia, freon, or other cooling media
• Advanced stick and tig welding skills; ability to weld to sanitary standards
• Advanced 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 train, coach, and mentor others
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Requirements (Physical, Work Environment, Mental)

Frequency key (based on a standard 40‑hour work week):

• N = Never
• O = Occasional 0‑2.5 hours/day (1% – 33% of time)
• C = Constant 5.5+ hours/day (over 66% of time)
• R = Rarely (less than 1 hour/week)
• F = Frequent 2.5‑5.5 hours/day (34% – 66% of time)