Millwright/Electrical Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Rise Baking Company; Town of Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contributions

Job summary

Rise Baking Company is hiring a Maintenance Technician to support our plant equipment and building maintenance in a food-safe environment. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems, including PLCs, with attention to sanitary welding standards.

The role requires a 2-year degree in electronics/maintenance mechanics or 5+ years of relevant experience, CMMS proficiency, and strong problem-solving in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in electronics/maintenance mechanics or 5+ years in a maintenance role.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, machine shop, electricity, or electronics; PLC experience.
• Advanced CMMS knowledge.
• Lockout/tagout knowledge.
• Boiler operations knowledge.
• Welding to sanitary standards.
• Intermediate Excel/Office skills.
• Strong problem-solving and communication.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems with plant equipment (e.g., drive systems, HVAC, hydraulics, pneumatics).
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems (wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, transformers, motors).
• Perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipment.
• Perform building maintenance (air conditioning, lights, forklifts).
• Repair equipment to prevent long-term downtime until permanent repairs can be completed.
• Fabricate replacement parts or equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot PLC controlled equipment and 24 volt control circuits.
• Report food safety and quality issues to appropriate personnel.
• Comply with food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Welding (stick/tig)

PLC experience

Lockout/tagout

CMMS

Teamwork & communication

Education

Two-year degree in electronics/maintenance mechanics

Tools

CMMS software

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.

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
• Fabricate replacement parts or equipment as needed
• Electronically troubleshoot PLC controlled equipment by means of installed PLC
• Electronically troubleshoot 24 Volt control circuits
• 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, Competencies)

• 2-year degree in electronics/maintenance mechanics or 5+ years in maintenance mechanic role
• Experience with repair or preventive maintenance in hydraulics, pneumatics, machine shop, electricity, or electronics, PLC experience
• Advanced knowledge of CMMS
• Working knowledge of lockout/tagout programs
• Working knowledge of boiler operations

Experience With Ammonia, Freon, Or Other Cooling Media

• Advanced stick and tig welding skills; ability to weld to sanitary standards

Intermediate 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 work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

The hourly range for this role is $30.00 to $37.00 per hour. Pay is based upon several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Rise Baking Company complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your hourly wages, Rise Baking Company offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, quarterly bonus eligibility, incentive and recognition programs and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). At Rise Baking Company, our people are our finest ingredient.”

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disabilities.