Industrial Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Ellison Bakery • Fort Wayne, IN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Ellison Bakery is a leading industrial bakery located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, producing a variety of products for different markets. The company emphasizes employee commitment to excellence and believes that hiring the best employees is key to producing the best products. Ellison Bakery prides itself on its employees as its most important asset.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance or related field.
• Expert-level knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and automation systems.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CMMS and maintenance planning tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Decision-making, problem resolution and creative thinking skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ethical and trustworthy.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or technical certification in industrial maintenance strongly preferred.
• Able to maintain/troubleshoot HVAC systems.
• Fabricate or weld parts as needed for repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and responsibilities required of a Level 2 Technician.
• Conduct advanced diagnostics and repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems.
• Perform accurate calibrations on inspection systems such as metal detectors, X-ray units, and other quality‑control equipment.
• Troubleshoot, program, and support automation technologies including robotics, PLCs, HMIs, servos, and VFDs.
• Develop PLC programs from scratch and modify existing logic as needed to improve machine performance and reliability.
• Lead the installation, calibration, alignment, and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
• Develop, implement, and refine preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime.
• Analyze equipment failures using detailed root cause analysis and recommend durable long‑term corrective actions.
• Utilize advanced control systems and PLC tools to troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance automated processes.
• Maintain accurate and detailed maintenance records in compliance with company, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and training for Level 1 and Level 2 Maintenance Technicians.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and production teams on equipment upgrades, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform system installations, equipment calibrations, and mechanical/electrical upgrades as required.
• Use advanced diagnostic tools such as documenting calibrators, infrared cameras, vibration analyzers, and electrical metering equipment.
• Replace worn or defective components and perform major machine adjustments, rebuilds, and component overhauls.
• Lead teams of maintenance personnel through complete rebuilds of complex equipment and assemblies.
• Write new preventive maintenance procedures, improve existing PMs, capture proper documentation, and create or update Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Conduct equipment safety checks and ensure all systems meet internal and regulatory safety expectations.

Benefits

• Follow all: Company policies.
• Good manufacturing practices (GMP’s).
• Food safety management system policies and procedures.
• Sanitation procedures.
• Food safety management system policies and procedures to protect the Brand through providing extraordinary value through food safety and product quality.
• Safety policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED