Assistant Plant Engineer

Lewis Bakeries • La Porte, IN

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Plant Engineer supports the Plant Engineer in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all production and facility equipment within the bakery. This role assists in supervising maintenance activities, coordinating preventative and corrective maintenance programs, and supporting initiatives that improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and workplace safety. Lewis Bakeries operates on a continuous production schedule. The Assistant Plant Engineer may work an alternate shift from the Plant Engineer to ensure engineering leadership coverage across operations.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, conveyor, refrigeration, boiler, and mechanical systems.
• PLC troubleshooting and diagnostic experience.
• Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance practices.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food manufacturing or bakery operations.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis and reliability improvement tools.
• Experience with maintenance planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
• Preventative & Predictive Maintenance
• Reliability & Continuous Improvement
• Spare Parts & Inventory Management
• Capital Projects & Equipment Improvements
• Maintenance Team Support
• Facility Maintenance & Compliance
• Engineering Documentation & Communication

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), and company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Growth and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level