Maintenance Technician - NIGHTSHIFT

Lotus Bakeries US Manufacturing LLC; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lotus Bakeries US Manufacturing LLC in Mebane, NC is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to keep packaging and processing lines running safely and efficiently on nights, 6:30 pm–7:00 am, 2-2-3 schedule. You will perform corrective maintenance and implement systematic improvements across the plant.

The role requires solid electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, ability to read blueprints, forklift experience, and CMMS use (Ultimo).

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; HS diploma required.
• Experience in food processing environment preferred.
• Basic electrical knowledge and repair experience.
• Able to read blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective maintenance on packaging and processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
• Change, adjust, and fine-tune machines in the factory.
• Monitor performance after changes with operators and leads.
• Participate in the development and implementation of technical projects.
• Maintain effective spare parts inventory.
• Report unsafe situations and assist in preventive solutions.
• Perform calibration activities.
• Support tidiness and cleanliness of technical facilities.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

CMMS (Ultimo)

Forklift operation

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Machining basics

Education

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ultimo CMMS

Job description

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Maintenance Technician to join our Technical team in Mebane, North Carolina. You will ensure an optimal technical operation of the packaging and processing equipment by performing corrective maintenance and making systematic improvements.

The maintenance tech will model our TOP values, cooperate and collaborate with production and other teams, and respect safety, quality, and efficiency requirements throughout the plant. This is a nightshift position, working 6:30 pm to 7:00 am onsite, on a 2-2-3 shift regime. Due to the set shift schedule, you must have the ability to work weekends, weekdays, and holidays, as needed, without accommodation.

• Performs corrective maintenance according to prescribed guidelines and procedures
• Performs hands‑on intervention in cases of malfunction of packaging and processing equipment and utilities
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems
• Changes, adjusts, and fine‑tunes packing machines, processing equipment, and other machines in the factory
• Monitors products after changing the machine settings or other maintenance activities, in consultation with bakers, doughmakers, or line operators and line leads
• Participates in the development and implementation of technical projects
• Ensures effective spare parts inventory management
• Reports unsafe situations or near accidents and assist in the development of preventive solutions
• Performs calibration activities
• Supports the overall tidiness and cleanliness of the technical team facilities and work areas

Requirements

EDUCATION

• Associates degree in mechanical engineering technology, industrial systemstechnology, electricity/electronics, electrical engineering technology, machining, or pneumatics is preferred
• High school diploma or GED is required

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

• Computer literacy required
• Prior experience with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS); knowledge of Ultimo a plus
• Must be able to perform duties following all regulatory GMP food hygiene practices

EXPERIENCE

• Prior work experience in a food processing or food production environment strongly preferred
• Proficient in the maintenance of production equipment
• Basic electrical knowledge and repair experience
• Mechanical aptitude with knowledge of mechanics and basic troubleshooting
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining robotics and/or industrial automation, pneumatic conveying systems, and flow wrapping machines strongly desired
• Able to read blueprints
• Forklift/lift truck experience

LANGUAGE

• English fluency required (verbal and written)
• Conversational Spanish helpful but not required

COMPETENCIES

• Embody our corevalues of Team Spirit, Open Dialogue, and Passion
• Possess a continuous improvement mentality
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently
• Organizational skills
• Collaboration skills