Master Mechanic II

Dawn Foods Ltd.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay at $37.39/hour plus a

Shift differential $0.25/hour

10 Paid Company Holidays

Paid sick and vacation time

Yearly boot allowance, uniforms, and 2

An opportunity for career advancement

Family-owned business over 100 years

Job summary

Dawn Foods Ltd. in Louisville, KY is hiring a Maintenance Technician II to install, maintain, and repair industrial machinery in a 24/7 food manufacturing facility. The role emphasizes safety, problem solving, and cross‑functional collaboration with other departments.

You will perform preventive maintenance, electrical and mechanical repairs, welding, and CMMS logging, with a Wednesday–Saturday shift and overtime opportunities under UFCW contracts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance highly desired.
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• PLC and HVAC knowledge is highly desired.
• MIG/TIG/STICK welding capability highly desired.
• Preventive maintenance experience essential.
• Ability to read safety rules and manuals; write routine reports.
• Effective communication with team and other departments.
• Follow OSHA regulations (LOTO, PPE, confined space, heights).
• Basic computer skills; familiar with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform basic math; possess a personal tool set.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and foster a culture of safety.
• Collaborate with departments to maintain efficient operation.
• Dismantle defective machines and install repaired parts.
• Perform preventive maintenance and lubricate components.
• Install/repair electrical apparatus and wiring.
• Maintain pipe systems and hydraulic/pneumatic equipment.
• Repair gauges, valves, and pressure regulators.
• Operate cutting torch or welding equipment.
• Repair forklifts as needed.
• Log work hours in the CMMS system.
• Ensure repairs comply with GMP/IFS/SOPs for food safety.
• Assist Quality and Production in troubleshooting maintenance issues.
• Address issues promptly and communicate with supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Safety culture

Troubleshooting

Reading/writing reports

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

Personal tool set

Job description

Job Title: Master Mechanic II

Location: Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Workplace Type: Onsite

Dawn Foods is a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution. As the partner of choice for inspiring bakery success, we help customers grow their business through meaningful partnerships, research-driven insights and innovations, and products and expertise they can depend on. As a family-owned company, our commitments to our people, products, customers, and corporate values, are all part of our recipe for success.

Why work for Dawn Foods?

People. Customers. Products.

Why should you apply? We invest in you!

• Competitive pay at $37.39/hour plus a $.25/hour shift differential
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Yearly boot allowance, uniforms, and protective eyewear
• Family-owned business over 100 years in service
• An opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce

Shift Schedule: Wednesday – Saturday 2:42 pm – 1:12 am; additional overtime opportunities may be available and will be scheduled per the UFCW Contract

Job Purpose and Overview

The Maintenance Technician II installs, maintains, and repairs industrial machinery. As a Maintenance Technician II, you will be responsible for safely repairing and maintaining industrial machinery, equipment, and electrical devices for a multi-line food manufacturing facility that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will be responsible for keeping lines running, maintaining the equipment, and improving upon existing processes.

What does it take to be a Maintenance Technician II at Dawn Foods

Below are the minimum qualifications to be a fit for this job.

• High school diploma or general education degree GED is required.
• Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance is highly desired.
• Minimum of three (3) years of maintenance experience with food manufacturing is a plus, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have extensive experience and familiarity with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Must be able to troubleshoot these systems and change components as required to repair inoperative equipment and return them to serviceable condition.
• PLC and HVAC knowledge is highly desired
• Must be able to MIG weld. Stick, TIG, and Oxy Acetylene welding ability is highly desired.
• Ability to perform Preventative Maintenance such as lubricating, inspecting, and evaluating equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with fellow maintenance employees and members of other departments.
• Must understand and follow OSHA regulations as they pertain to all aspects of maintenance, e.g., Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Confined Space, Working at Heights, etc.
• Must have basic computer skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations - add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Possess and utilize a personal tool set

What will you do as a Maintenance Technician II at Dawn Foods?

• Works safely and fosters a culture of safety
• Works closely with other departments to maintain an efficient operation
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts
• Performs preventative maintenance, lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as wiring and electrical components
• Installs and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, and pressure regulators
• Repairs and maintains the physical structure of the establishment
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment
• Repairs forklifts as needed
• Fabricates and repairs new or used equipment or machines
• Asks questions to fully understand expectations
• Follows up with management staff members to ensure alignment when needed
• Assures that all repairs and preventative maintenance are done in compliance with GMP’s, IFS standards, and SOP’s to ensure food safety
• Assists the Quality and Production teams in troubleshooting maintenance issues that may impact food safety or personnel safety
• Logs work hours in the CMMS system
• Assures that all repairs and preventative maintenance are done in compliance with GMP’s, IFS standards, and SOP’s to ensure food safety
• Answers floor calls to investigate and resolve issues
• Communicates with Supervisor if the issue cannot be resolved in a timely manner
• Addresses issues as they arise and responds to team members in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands & Work Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to grasp, move, or utilize objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to use sensory perception for quality measurement of products.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• Must be able to work with a wide array of hand and precision tools.
• Temperature fluctuates with the season – colder during the winter/warmer during the summer– work includes indoor and outdoor work.
• Working around heavy machinery

Note:The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than documented here.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other status or condition that is protected by applicable law.