Maintenance Technician, ON, Bakery Plant - Atlanta

Publix Super Markets; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) retirement plan

Group health, dental and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches

Job summary

Publix Super Markets is looking for a Maintenance Technician for their Bakery Plant in Atlanta, Georgia. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of various equipment to ensure production of high-quality products.

This role requires expertise in PLC systems, mechanical and electrical aptitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the willingness to work various shifts including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• Willingness to complete a mechanical aptitude test.
• Ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair equipment at the Publix Bakery Plant.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Verbal communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree or certification from a recognized industrial maintenance program

Tools

PLC systems

Hand tools

Job description

Overview

As a Maintenance Technician for the Publix Bakery Plant you’ll utilize state‑of‑the‑art instruments and industry best standards to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve the performance of a wide array of equipment. Our Bakery Plant produces award‑winning products such as breads, rolls, cookies, pies, cakes, muffins, danish, dry mixes, fillings, icings, and glazes. Without our Maintenance Technicians, the Publix Bakery Plant simply couldn’t produce the volume and quality of products needed to serve our customers. Our two bakery plants are located in Lakeland, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve the mechanical processes of the equipment/facilities at the Manufacturing plant
• Perform preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance of process equipment throughout the plant
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Create requisitions needed for parts and supplies
• Build steel, stainless steel and aluminum fabrications as required for process improvement
• Weld stick, TIG, sanitary TIG, and Mig
• Troubleshoot PLC and computer‑controlled devices
• Perform minor plumbing, building repair, and maintenance
• Read and interpret schematics and drawings
• Operate forklift, high lift, etc.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the work area and
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• Basic mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and tool use
• Willingness and ability to advance
• Willingness to complete a mechanical aptitude test (on or before hire date)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Self‑motivated individual
• Ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds
• Ability to work well with others and to be a team member
• Ability to demonstrate safe work habits
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Flexible and willing to work various shifts
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the following:
  • Electro‑mechanical components and systems
  • Pneumatic components and systems
  • Hydraulic components and systems
  • Process instrumentation
• Experience maintaining programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Experience troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Documented PLC and instrumentation training
• Experience maintaining 480 V C3 motor starters, variable frequency drives, and distribution systems
• Experience troubleshooting 480 V C3 motor starters, variable frequency drives, and distribution systems
• Degree or certification from a recognized industrial maintenance or millwright training program
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings
• Experience testing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining reverse osmosis (RO), carbon filtration, wastewater pH correction, and UV and ozone treatment systems
• Experience in cleaning and maintaining water delivery systems; including valves, pumps and piping
• Experience inspecting back‑flow preventers for proper operation
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to train others
• Previous food plant experience

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately‑held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet‑style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: https://jobs-beta.publix.com/benefits/

Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.