Maintenance Tech

Stone Ground Bakery and Wheat Montana•Three Forks, MT

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech ensures timely and effective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of bakery and mill equipment and facilities. The role performs routine and ad-hoc maintenance to support continuous operations, minimize downtime, and help deliver high-quality baked goods. The position is based at the Wheat Montana facility in Three Forks, Montana, and is full-time. The job shift is listed as “Any”; the salary is undisclosed. The role includes on-the-job training in general food safety, quality and safety, equipment and tool usage, safety protocols and compliance, and basic troubleshooting techniques. Stone Ground Bakery and Wheat Montana state that they are equal opportunity employers committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Requirements

For entry-level candidates: 0–2+ years of related experience in equipment maintenance, mechanical repair, and/or electrical systems through internships, apprenticeships, or relevant work experience; food-production experience is preferred.
For mid-level candidates: 2–5 years of directly related hands-on experience with food-production or similar machinery; bakery experience may also be applicable.
For senior-level candidates: 5+ years of extensive industrial maintenance experience, ideally in a bakery or food-production environment, and experience overseeing and/or training less-experienced technicians.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to identify and resolve equipment issues quickly.
Knowledge of automation systems if automated equipment is used in the bakery.
Understanding of basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
Ability to work under pressure, as equipment downtime can result in significant production loss.
Understanding and effective application of safety regulations and operating standards.
Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and managers.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
Ability to learn and adapt to new maintenance challenges and scenarios.
Must be at least 18 years old to work around chemicals, noisy and hot equipment, and afternoon and evening shifts if applicable.
Must be fluent in English as a primary or secondary language to communicate effectively with leadership and team members.
Ability to occasionally lift equipment parts weighing 25–50 pounds independently or with assistance; components may exceed 100 pounds when lifted with a team.

Nice To Haves

Multilingual ability in Spanish and English.
Related food-production experience, preferably in a bakery environment, depending on experience level.

Responsibilities

Perform regular checks and preventive maintenance on bakery and mill machinery and equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment to minimize production disruptions.
Address facility issues, including plumbing, electrical, and structural concerns.
Organize, clean, and maintain maintenance tools and equipment.
Document maintenance activities and note significant issues or trends.
Follow safety guidelines while performing maintenance duties.
Collaborate with production team members to identify potential equipment issues and schedule repairs.
Assist the Maintenance Manager with spare-parts and equipment inventory.
Keep current with maintenance techniques and best practices relevant to bakery and mill operations.
Assist with communications with equipment suppliers and service technicians as needed.