Senior Maintenance Technician — Food Plant & PM Leader

The Original Cakerie; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Dessert Holdings in Pembroke, NC, is seeking a Maintenance Tech III to join our manufacturing operations. The role focuses on repairing mechanical, electrical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, prioritizing daily work, and minimizing downtime across shifts.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of mechanical experience or a two-year technical degree, with HACCP certification and a forklift license. Willingness to overtime and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ industrial mechanical experience or two-year technical degree preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English, preferred Spanish.
• Must be able to successfully complete HACCP Certification.

Responsibilities

• Identify and repair mechanical, minor electrical, HVAC and Refrigeration defects.
• Coordinate and prioritize daily workload for Maintenance Shift Team.
• Complete PMs as scheduled to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Participate in RCA on equipment and process failures; suggest corrective actions.
• Mentor junior technicians in maintenance practices and disciplines.

Skills

Industrial mechanical experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

English literacy

Education

Two-year technical degree

HACCP Certification

Tools

Forklift License

Reading schematics

Job description

Dessert Holdings in Pembroke, NC, is seeking a Maintenance Tech III to join our manufacturing operations. The role focuses on repairing mechanical, electrical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, prioritizing daily work, and minimizing downtime across shifts.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of mechanical experience or a two-year technical degree, with HACCP certification and a forklift license. Willingness to overtime and teamwork are essential.