Reliability-Focused Maintenance Technician I

Rise Baking Company; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Baking Company in Worcester, MA is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to serve as a technical expert and reliability leader. You will diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and control system failures, lead recovery during breakdowns, and support safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include predictive maintenance, RCFA, mentoring junior technicians, and documenting activities in the CMMS, while ensuring compliance with GMP and Lockout/Tagout rules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Minimum 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Proficient in mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Proficiency using CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.
• Ability to lead technical projects and mentor maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system failures.
• Lead equipment recovery efforts during critical breakdowns and production interruptions.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting using schematics, drawings, and diagnostic equipment.
• Execute predictive maintenance activities including vibration analysis and alignment.
• Conduct RCFA and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurring failures.
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, upgrades, and commissioning.
• Mentor and train Maintenance Technician II and III.
• Identify and implement reliability improvements to reduce downtime and costs.
• Document maintenance activities within the CMMS.
• Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, food safety, and Lockout/Tagout requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Multi-craft

Leadership

CMMS usage

Electrical maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree or apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Rise Baking Company in Worcester, MA is seeking a Maintenance Technician I to serve as a technical expert and reliability leader. You will diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and control system failures, lead recovery during breakdowns, and support safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include predictive maintenance, RCFA, mentoring junior technicians, and documenting activities in the CMMS, while ensuring compliance with GMP and Lockout/Tagout rules.