Maintenance Tech 2nd Shift

The Original Cakerie•Kennesaw, GA

About The Position

Dessert Holdings is hiring a Maintenance Tech for a second-shift role supporting manufacturing operations and bakery production. The position works Monday through Friday from 5 PM to 5 AM, with flexibility to meet business needs and overtime, including weekends, when necessary. Compensation is $29–$35 per hour, with a shift differential available and bonuses after six months and one year. Health, welfare, and matching 401(k) benefits are offered. The technician maintains and repairs production equipment, supports preventative maintenance and reliability efforts, troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems, and documents work in the CMMS. The role also supports line teams, helps train operators, and follows food-safety, workplace-safety, and equipment-cleaning procedures.

Requirements

At least five years of industrial mechanical experience or a preferred two-year technical degree.
Proficiency in MS Office and basic PC skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English; English and Spanish proficiency is preferred.
Ability to successfully complete HACCP certification.
Must have a forklift license or be able to complete required training within 90 days of hire.
Mathematical skills.
Ability to communicate tactfully and courteously with other departments, coworkers, and vendors.
Ability to use measurement tools and calibrate them, including dial calipers and vernier micrometers, and select the correct tool for the required accuracy.
Ability to measure total indicated runout (TIR) and flatness.
Ability to determine and cross-reference oils and lubricants specified by equipment manufacturers.
Must provide own tools from a required tool list; tools must be onsite within two weeks of hire.
Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and install pneumatic, electronic, process-control, and electrical systems, including reading schematics and diagrams.
Ability to use a multimeter and perform the stated electrical measurements and calculations.
Ability to perform basic welding and select appropriate PPE.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of ovens, bakery equipment, and packaging equipment.
Completion of an AIB Bakery Equipment training course.
Ability to read, write, and speak both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Identify and repair electrical and mechanical defects.
Serve as a Maintenance Lead for assigned area teams supporting Line Centric Teams.
Complete scheduled preventative maintenance plans to reduce unplanned downtime.
Participate in root cause analysis of equipment and process failures and suggest corrective actions.
Train operators in maintenance techniques when troubleshooting or repairing equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance and reliability tasks; assist with diagnostics, machine repairs, and rebuilds; and partner with engineering or others on non-routine repairs and defect-handling solutions.
Follow quality-system practices, including SQF, HACCP, and GMP, to support workplace safety and safe, quality products.
Perform other duties as required by the supervisor and reporting structure.
Document maintenance work in the CMMS and follow its processes and procedures.
Disassemble and reassemble equipment before and after cleaning, then test it for safe and correct operation.
Install, align, and adjust mechanical power-transmission components, including gearboxes, bearings, chains, shafts, and gears.
Follow mechanical, fluid-power, electrical-power, welding, and environmental safety rules and regulations.
Troubleshoot and repair power transmission and gear alignment, and perform preventative maintenance to extend machine life and prevent unplanned downtime.
Use CMMS records and OEM drawings to identify maintainability improvements, proper spare parts, and equivalent MRO parts.
Safely rig and move parts and equipment using a hoist and other tools.
Determine required oils and lubricants, lubricate equipment with appropriate tools, and properly dispose of used lubricants and oils.
Install, troubleshoot, repair, and test pneumatic systems, including use of vacuum generators and schematics.
Troubleshoot, repair, and install electronic and process-control systems using electrical diagrams and schematics.
Use a multimeter to measure voltage, current, continuity, amperage, and resistance, and calculate circuit power from current and voltage.
Install, troubleshoot, repair, and test AC/DC and servo motors in manual and automated control circuits.
Perform basic welding, including selecting appropriate PPE and preparing the welding process.