Vincennes - Maintenance Technician

LEWIS VINNCENNES INC; Vincennes (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Bakeries in Vincennes, IN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair production equipment including packaging lines, ovens, boilers, refrigeration and related bakery machinery. The role focuses on safety, sanitation and OSHA compliance while supporting continuous operations.

Responsibilities include setting up general machines, working with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems and PLCs, conducting routine maintenance, and performing

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing machinery, preferably bakery equipment.
• Experience working safely with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, conveyors, refrigeration, boilers and electronics.
• Knowledgeable in preventative/predictive maintenance procedures.
• Must be able to work any shift required to meet production and facility demands including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair packaging, conveyors, ovens, boilers, refrigeration and related bakery machinery.
• Perform repairs to hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, PLC, bakery machinery and equipment.
• Ability to set-up all general machines and supporting equipment as assigned.
• Work safely and maintain sanitary work environment.
• Ensure all equipment is operational and OSHA compliant.
• Perform facility maintenance including inside and outside areas.
• Troubleshooting activities related to equipment failures, reliability, throughput, quality problems or environmental exceedances.
• Other maintenance and job requirements as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

PLC

Conveyors

Boilers

Refrigeration

Job description

Lewis Bakeries was founded in 1925 and is one of the few remaining independent bakeries in the Midwest. Our team is devoted to producing high quality products including Bunny Bread, Lewis ½ Loaf, Healthy Life, Sunbeam, and Hartford Farms, to name a few.The Vincennes, Indiana bakery is interested in qualified Maintenance Technician candidates to complete our team.Overview:The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventable maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs to all production equipment and assist with facility maintenance, which includes pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical and PLCs while maintaining a safe working environment.Responsibilities:Troubleshoot and repair packaging, conveyors, ovens, boilers, refrigeration and related bakery machinery.Perform repairs to hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, PLC, bakery machinery and equipment.Ability to set-up all general machines and supporting equipment as assigned. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, wrapping machines, natural gas fired furnaces, gas fryers, dough mixers, batching and scaling systems, boilers, freezers and Conveyor systems etc.Perform routine set-up and maintenance work as required.Work safely and maintain sanitary work environment.Ensure all equipment is operational and OSHA compliantPerform facility maintenance including inside and outside areas.Troubleshooting activities related to equipment failures, reliability, throughput, quality problems or environmental exceedances.Other maintenance and job requirements as needed#lbmaintenanceRequirements:1-3 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing machinery, preferably bakery equipmentExperience working safely with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, Conveyors, refrigeration, boilers and electronicsKnowledgeable in preventative/predictive maintenance proceduresMust be able to work any shift required to meet production and facility demands including weekendsAbility to work with minimal supervision but also able to work as a teamAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingValid driver’s license and be forklift certified after orientationProven experience with Lock Out/Tag Out proceduresPersonal tools requiredWilling to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulationsLewis Bakeries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive pay based on experience and low cost benefits including medical, dental, disability, life insurance and retirement plans.#lbmaintenance